Robert Cummings (born January 12, 1965(1965-01-12)), better known as Rob Zombie, is an American musician, film director, and writer. His uniquely gruff vocal style and fascination with horror movies has helped him become a distinctive element in American heavy metal. He is best known as the founder, lead singer and songwriter for White Zombie. In recent years, he has also established himself as a solo artist and branched into directing films. Throughout his solo career, Zombie has sold 15 million albums.