Robert Bartleh Cummings (born January 12, 1965), better known as Rob Zombie, is an American musician, film director and writer. His gruff vocal style and fascination with horror movies has helped him become a distinctive element in American heavy metal. Known as the founder, lead singer, and songwriter for White Zombie, Zombie has also established himself as a solo artist in more recent years. He has sold 10 million albums with White Zombie and a further 15 million albums as a solo artist. Five of his CDs have been certified platinum and another two have been certified gold, making him the artist with the most gold and platinum discs on the Geffen label. Biography Personal life His younger brother is Spider One from alternative metal band Powerman 5000. Zombie has been a longtime fan of The Ramones, The Misfits, shock-rocker Alice Cooper, British heavy-metal pioneers Black