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Bob Zimmitti is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on August 22, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, to a family of musicians. His father, Emil Richards, was a well-known percussionist, and his mother, Carole Richards, was a singer and pianist. Growing up in a musical family, Bob was exposed to music from a very young age and developed a passion for it. Bob started his musical journey by learning to play the drums and percussion instruments. He was a natural talent and quickly became proficient in playing various percussion instruments. He received his formal education in music from the University of Southern California, where he studied percussion under the guidance of William Kraft. After completing his education, Bob started his career as a freelance musician and began performing with various orchestras and ensembles. He quickly gained a reputation as a skilled percussionist and was in high demand. He performed with some of the most renowned orchestras in the world, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Bob's talent and dedication to music earned him several awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1976, he won the prestigious Grammy Award for Best Classical Performance - Instrumental Soloist or Soloists (With or Without Orchestra) for his performance of the William Kraft Concerto for Timpani and Orchestra. He also received the Percussive Arts Society Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 for his contribution to the field of percussion. One of the highlights of Bob's career was his performance at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He was selected to perform the percussion solo for the opening ceremony, which was watched by millions of people around the world. His performance was widely praised, and it helped to establish him as one of the most talented percussionists of his time. Bob was also a prolific composer and arranger. He wrote several pieces for percussion, including the popular "Rhythmic Caprice" and "Percussion Suite." His compositions and arrangements were widely performed and recorded by various orchestras and ensembles. In addition to his work as a performer and composer, Bob was also a dedicated teacher. He taught percussion at the University of Southern California and the California Institute of the Arts, where he mentored several young musicians who went on to have successful careers in music. Bob Zimmitti passed away on January 11, 2019, at the age of 70. His legacy as a talented musician, composer, and teacher lives on through his recordings, compositions, and the many musicians he mentored throughout his career. He will always be remembered as one of the most influential percussionists of his time and a true legend in the world of classical music.

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