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Rob Zombie, born Robert Bartleh Cummings on January 12, 1965, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, filmmaker, and actor. He is known for his music and lyrics that incorporate horror and science fiction themes. His live performances are characterized by elaborate shock rock theatricality. Zombie gained prominence as a founding member and the frontman of the heavy metal band White Zombie, which released five studio albums and one techno remix album. His first solo recording, the 1996 song 'Hands of Death (Burn Baby Burn)' with Alice Cooper, received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Metal Performance. His debut solo studio album, 'Hellbilly Deluxe,' was released in 1998 and sold over three million copies worldwide, producing three singles. His second album, 'The Sinister Urge,' was released in 2001 and achieved platinum status in the United States. In 2006, he released his third studio album, 'Educated Horses,' which entered the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.