Rollo Armstrong


Rowland Constantine O'Malley Armstrong is an English music producer and multi-instrumentalist. He is one half of the remix/production duo Rollo & Sister Bliss and is a founding member of the electronic music group Faithless. He has remixed tracks for Pet Shop Boys, Simply Red, R. Kelly, U2, Moby, Grace, Tricky, and Suede.

Early life

Armstrong was born to an Irish publisher and an English poet. His younger sister is singer Dido, whom he helped to write and produce her multi-million selling albums No Angel, Life for Rent, Safe Trip Home and Still on My Mind. He studied at the University of York and was an active member of the student radio station, URY.

Career

Armstrong has appeared on a large number of music projects, both within groups and solo, using various monikers, including Faithless, Rollo Goes …, Our Tribe, and Dusted.
In late 1991, Rollo founded Cheeky Records, releasing two singles before the label folded. In 1992 Champion Records stepped in to help with funding and advice, and the label was restarted, with Reverence by Faithless its first album release. In 1992, Rollo co-wrote and co-produced Felix's hit single "Don't You Want Me", which reached number 1 in Finland, Italy, Spain and Switzerland, as well as reaching number 6 on the UK Singles Chart.
In the United States, Rollo is known for his production work on Dido's albums as well as singer/songwriter Kristine W's debut album, Land of the Living.
Rollo composed the official melody of the UEFA Euro 2008 and UEFA Euro 2012. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Original Song for his work with A.R. Rahman and Dido on 'If I Rise', featuring in the 2010 Danny Boyle film 127 Hours.
In October 2019 Rollo released his album The Last Summer under the alias "R Plus". It charted at #96 on the UK Album Sales Chart.

Remix career

In 1995 he teamed up with Rob D. From 1996 to 1998 he teamed up with Sister Bliss.

Discography

Albums

;Dusted
;Rollo & Rob D productions
;Rollo Goes...
;Other aliases
;Single production for other artists
;Album production for other artists