Robert Wyatt (born Robert Wyatt-Ellidge, 28 January 1945, Bristol) is an English musician, and founding member of the influential Canterbury scene band Soft Machine, with a long and distinguished solo career. He is married to English painter and songwriter Alfreda Benge.
Robert Wyatt on responding to an audience
Robert Wyatt talks about responding to an audience and the magic of live music.
Biography
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Links & Information
Links
- Wikipedia article on Robert Wyatt
- Last.fm page on Robert Wyatt
- Discogs at discogs.com/artist/Robert Wyatt
- MusicBrainz entry on Robert Wyatt
Member Of
- Centipede,
- Soft Machine (1966-1971),
- Matching Mole (1971-1972),
- The Wilde Flowers (1964-1966)
Personal Relationships
- Married to Alfreda Benge
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BBC Reviews
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The End of an Ear 2012
Reviewed by David Stubbs
Wyatt’s sometimes overlooked solo debut shows off his multi-instrumentalist chops.
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His Greatest Misses 2010
Reviewed by Jude Rogers
A reminder of the palpable greatness of this Great British Eccentric.
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Comicopera 2007
Reviewed by Chris Jones
A national treasure makes another peerless album...
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Cuckooland 2003
Reviewed by Chris Jones
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