Robert Wyatt
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Summary
Robert Wyatt was born on January 28, 1945[1], in Bristol[2]. He has worked as a drummer[3], singer[4], composer[5], and recording artist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,796 views/month, #6,684 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Mother: Honor Wyatt[8]
- Spouse: Alfreda Benge[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Educated at: Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys[11]
- Award received: MOJO Awards[12], Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[13]
- Member of: Soft Machine[14]
- Influenced by: Canterbury scene[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: rock music[17]
- Record label: Virgin Records[18], Domino Recording Company[19]
- Discography: Robert Wyatt discography[20]
- Commons category: Robert Wyatt[21]
- Residence: Bristol[22]
- Family name: Wyatt[23]
- Given name: Robert[24]
- Official website: https://www.strongcomet.com/wyatt/[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert Wyatt[26]
- Medical condition: paraplegia[27]
- Instrument: drum kit[28], trumpet[29], voice[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Topic has template: Template:Robert Wyatt[32]
- Birth name: Robert Wyatt Ellidge[33]
- Start of work period: 1963[34]
- End of work period: 2014[35]
- Sibling: Julian Glover[36]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[37]
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Country: GB[38]
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Began / founded: 1945-01-28[39]
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Genre(s): art pop, art rock, avant-prog, canterbury scene, experimental, experimental rock, jazz rock, krautrock, pop, progressive rock, rock, singer-songwriter[40]
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Community tags: alternative/indie rock, art pop, art rock, avant-prog, canterbury scene, experimental, experimental rock, jazz rock, krautrock, pop, progressive rock, rock, rough trade, singer-songwriter[41]
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MusicBrainz ID: 9f041c61-f382-4048-a1f1-33105124bb99[42]
Why It Matters
Robert Wyatt has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Robert Wyatt born?
Robert Wyatt was born in Bristol[2].
Who were Robert Wyatt's parents?
Robert Wyatt's mother was Honor Wyatt[8].
Who was Robert Wyatt married to?
Robert Wyatt's spouses include Alfreda Benge[9].
What did Robert Wyatt do for work?
Robert Wyatt worked as a drummer[3], singer[4], composer[5], and recording artist[6].
Where did Robert Wyatt go to school?
Robert Wyatt was educated at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys[11].
What awards did Robert Wyatt receive?
Honors received include MOJO Awards[12] and Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[13].