Morrison recognized Robley's undeterred dedication to not only the craft of drumming, but to the business of making music. This was essential for rebuilding SMB into a reckoning force. On Bart's recommendation, his good friend Steve Cenker was hired as the new lead guitarist for SMB, and the reunited band mates helped to reinvigorate the band's entire style and sound. 2002 saw the release of the first full-length album from a re-invigorated SMB. Solid reviews and packed houses are a testament to the new sound that is already a favorite at biker events and venues and working its way into the main public bloodstream. After tour support for the 2002 release, SMB has returned to the studio to tell some new stories about life on the road and the mysterious dark of the southern swamps.In addition to his permanent position as drummer for The Sam Morrison Band, Bart continues to do studio work and perform with The Neil Norman Band of Crescendo Records.
Not content to sit idle, Robley's spare moments are spent training the next generation of drumming professionals, and he maintains a full roster of students at The Music Learning Center in Brea, CA. Perhaps this kind of schedule is what has earned Bart the title of
" One of California's Busiest Drummers."

As a final note, Bart Robley would like to thank the products that help form his sound, and for which he is an active endorser. These include Symphonic Percussion Drums, Aquarian Heads, SKB Cases, Slap Drum wooden percussion, and GLS audio mics and components. And in addition is a proud user of Zildjian Cymbals,Gretsch Drums, Latin Percussion, and Shure In-Ear monitors. Bart hopes his experiences with these pieces of equipment will help you in your search to find and chart your own musical adventures.


Bart credits his biggest influences to Drumming Legends John Bonham,Tommy Aldridge and Kenny Aronoff.