Different Every Time: The Authorized Biography of Robert Wyatt
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (654 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1593766165 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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It includes illustrations by Alfreda Benge and photographs from Robert’s personal archive.. Robert Wyatt started out as the drummer and singer for Soft Machine, who shared a residency at Middle Earth with Pink Floyd and toured America with the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Marcus O’Dair has talked to all of them—indeed anyone who has shaped, or been shaped by Wyatt over five decades. He brought a jazz mindset to the 1960’s rock scene, having honed his drumming skills in a shed at the end
"very insightful look at a unique artist's life and work" according to AndreasG. I’ve been listening to Robert Wyatt’s work for several years now, and have become a big fan, so the release of his authorized biography is very timely for me. After just having finished it, I can strongly recommend it to anyone with an appreciation for this truly unique artist. For anyone interested in learning more about his work, this book also includes a highly comprehensive listing of all the recordings, videos, and print releases in his 50 . David Garvin said Most excellent book on a truly British treasure.. Most excellent book on a truly British treasure.. "Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Quick shipping, appreciated!
English music has produced some fascinating personalities, but few are as unusual as Robert Wyatt. This excellent book captures his gentle, generous and intelligent personality, and is incidentally a very good history of the music scene in England from the 1960’s onward.” Brian EnoWyatt is one of the greats of English music.” Geoff Travis, Rough TradeIf you don’t believe avant-garde political music and be both playful and polemical, heartfelt and heartbreaking, you need Robert Wyatt in your life.” NME