Robert Wyatt

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Born 28 January 1945.

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Robert Wyatt on responding to an audience

Robert Wyatt talks about responding to an audience and the magic of live music.

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Biography

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.

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BBC Reviews

  1. The End of an Ear 2012

    Review of The End of an Ear

    Reviewed by David Stubbs

    Wyatt’s sometimes overlooked solo debut shows off his multi-instrumentalist chops.

  2. His Greatest Misses 2010

    Review of His Greatest Misses

    Reviewed by Jude Rogers

    A reminder of the palpable greatness of this Great British Eccentric.

  3. Comicopera 2007

    Review of Comicopera

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    A national treasure makes another peerless album...

  4. Cuckooland 2003

    Review of Cuckooland

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    Listening to Cuckooland is akin to having a cup of tea with a very, very intelligent...

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