Robb is considered to be one of England's greatest current songwriters and also the greatest English exponent of English chanson - another facet of his writing that even fans of his don't know. Many of his songs are sung by singers in clubs without realising that they are Robb's (a good example is "It's cold in the trenches", which I have heard announced as a traditional WWI song...). Many "stars", not least Roy Bailey, sing several of his numbers.

Robb has three distinct personas: Straight folk, folk-(punk)rock with his band The Irregulars, and English chanson.

He is also a great supporter of new songwriters. Davinci, I suggest you go to Stripes again tonight, where the first tour concert of the UNLaBELLED bunch takes place, with three great new acts. UNLaBELLED was set up by Robb under his own Irregular Label precisely to support such up-and-coming talent. I'll certainly be there with Robb to cheer them on.