Trevor Rabin

Born in Johannesburg in 1954, Trevor Rabin was part of numerous bands in South Africa, most notably Rabbitt. By 1978 he had left the group and began releasing solo albums, soon relocating to the UK and later the US. He joined rock band Yes, co-writing their biggest hit ‘Owner of a Lonely Heart’ as well as ‘Cinema’, which won a Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental in 1985.

Since 1995 he has been one of the most successful composers in Hollywood, scoring over 30 films, including blockbusters like 'Con Air' (1997), 'Armageddon' (1998), 'Gone in 60 Seconds' (2000), 'Remember The Titans' (2000), 'National Treasure' (2004), 'Coach Carter' (2005), 'The Sorcerer’s Apprentice' (2010) and 'Grudge Match' (2013). Along with several Grammy nominations, he has won numerous awards, including 11 Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) Film and TV Awards. In 2012 he was presented with the prestigious Henry Mancini Award at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Film & Television Music Awards. In October 2012 he was presented with an Electronic Arts Composer Award at the Songs of Hope benefit concert in Santa Monica, California. A US citizen since 1991, Rabin continues to live and work in Los Angeles.