Bob Rockwell of Playground Music Passes Away

Robert “Bob” Henry Rockwell Sr., formerly of Playground Music in Florida, passed away on Nov. 19. He was 74.

Rockwell was raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1969. He went on to attend Eastern Michigan University. During a spring break trip to Tampa, Florida, he met and soon married the love of his life for more than 50 years, Sherry.

Rockwell was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, colleague, coach, co-worker and mentor. He made a deep and lasting impact on his community both personally and professionally. He worked for more than 45 years with the family business, Playground Music Center. Rockwell was a trusted presence across the northwest Florida band community. He helped thousands of young musicians find their instrument, and served countless band programs as a friend to educators, parents and students.

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