Robert Keating, better known by his alias Bobby Skeetz, is an Irish rock musician from Dublin. He is best known for being the bassist of Irish rock quartet Inhaler since their formation in 2012.
Early Life edit
Keating was born in Dublin on April 19th, 2000. He has stated in the past in interviews that he grew up listening to the UK scene, particularly the Stone Roses. Keating can play bass guitar, acoustic guitar, and piano amongst others.
Music Career edit
Inhaler edit
He met future Inhaler band mates, Elijah Hewson and Ryan McMahon, whilst they attended St Andrews College in Blackrock. They met Josh Jenkinson at a party, he then joined the band. Keating has said in an interview with BBC Music that 'we just hung out for a while and did what kids did, then started playing music, but we didn't have anyone who could play the guitar, then cue Josh.'
He has been the only bass player for Inhaler since they formed in 2012; originally as 'The Collapsible Chairs'. They later renamed to 'The Inhalers' and then 'Inhaler'. They have released two studio albums to date, It Won't Always Be Like This in 2021 and Cuts and Bruises in 2023. On It Won't Always Be Like This, he has his own solo song, titled 'Strange Time To Be Alive' where he plays the piano and also provides vocals.
Personal Life edit
Keating took a hiatus from the band whilst he underwent surgery to remove his appendix in 2021. Referring to this in an interview, frontman Elijah Hewson said the band 'couldn't function' without Keating.