American artist and musician, born 28 April 1955 in Dayton, Ohio, USA. Known as a longtime Guided By Voices band member (formerly) and writing partner of frontman Robert Pollard. Before finding fame in indie circles with GBV, Tobin fronted a band named fig.4 in the mid-eighties featuring members from GBV. Tobin joined GBV in 1986 and the band began a transition from live performers to studio musicians.

Tobin's most recent album, The Universe and Me was released in 2017. Tobin announced his latest album will be released in June 2020, titled empty horses.