Bob Schultz  began studying music at the age of ten.  After about a year of piano lessons, he picked up the saxophone and began to more or less teach himself how it should be played.  While in junior high he started playing in the dance band. This is where he really began to enjoy the music, and was basically hooked by the sound of group concepts.  

By the time he was in high school he was spending more time learning songs by ear rather than sheet music. His taste was not so different than most teenagers, but he always had an appreciation for music from the 30's and 40's.  Still in high school, he and a friend started a group that played for dances and parties with R&B material rather than rock and role as their core. This has always been Bobs chosen style. 

After high school, at age 17, he started playing piano in nightclubs, fronting his own group as singer and playing sax. When his keyboard man was drafted, Bob took up that role as well.  

After about a year, he was offered a job with Bob Seger's group.  It was 1967, Bob saw his opportunity and he jumped at it.  Playing with the Seger System was an experience Bob still recalls as an eye opener, as the road isn't the easiest way to live ones life.  After 3 years, in 1970, he opted for the less demanding local club scene. 

When he and his family moved to New York State, Bob found a music scene he felt more akin to. He started studying music theory and composition privately while still working night clubs.  

In the spring of 1973, he moved back to Mid Michigan and worked locally with many different music styles from Country to Swing and Blues.  He also began recording with several different artists.  Through out his professional career Bob has always tried to work with the best musicians in his area, and has been fortunate to have worked with Jerry Glassel for over twenty.

Now Bob has a compelling desire to finally put it all on disc for all to hear and decide for themselves.  Soon Big Foot Bob and the Toe Tappers will open what will be their first collection of classic performances.  A blues driven combination of melody and Bob's one of a kind sense of stage presence.  When Bob throws in a pinch of humor to a dash of the blues, you can bet that it's a recipe you won't want to miss.

If his love of music is worth the time he's dedicated to it, then you be the judge and let the boys know what you think.