Background
Arnold, Robert California was born on October 21, 1948 in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. Son of Conrad Lee and Margaret Lucille (Biggs) Arnold.
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Robert California Arnold
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Student, Louisiana State University, 1966-1969; certified in welding and fitting, Teche Vocational Technology, 1979.
Career
Musician, bassist, Super Group, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1969; musician, bassist, G.G. Shin, Jerry Jackson, Rollercoasters, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 1969-1970; musician, bassist, Sod, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, 1970-1975; musician, bassist, Cottonwood South, Los Angeles, 1975-1976; musician, bassist, Edgar Winter's White Trash, Los Angeles, 1976-1978; welder, shipfitter, various companies, Louisiana, 1978-1981; musician, bassist, Atchafalaya, Lafayette, 1981-1991; musician, bassist, Mamou, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1991-1992; musician, bassist, Domino, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1992-1993; musician, bassist, Andy Smith Band, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1993; musician, bassist, Calico Cats, Lafayette, Louisiana, since 1994. Promotion consultant Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, 1982-1991.
Achievements
Membership
Association promoter Toys for Tots, Lafayette, since 1981. United States Information Agency Goodwill Ambassador, Europe, Africa, 1985. Member American Federation Musicians, Louisiana Songwriters Association (Board of Governors since 1985), Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.
Interests
Connections
Married Patricia Gail Arnold (divorced December 1967). 1 child, Alicia Michelle. Married Nancy Gale Carlson, October 7, 1972.
