Robert Wegmann

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Name = Robert Wegmann


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Img_capt = Wegmann with a Chapman Stick
Background = solo_singer
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Born = birth date and age|1962|10|31
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Origin = Tampa, Florida, United States
Instrument = Bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, vocals
Genre = Pop/rock
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Years_active = 1980–present
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URL = [http://www.robertwegmann.com www.robertwegmann.com]
Notable_instruments = Chapman Stick

Robert Wegmann (born October 31, 1963) is an American pop musician and multi-instrumentalist from Tampa, Florida. Has released several solo albums under his own name and has worked with several other people including prog musician Sean Malone, Russian accordion duo Nina & Lena, and session drummer/producer Mark Prator. Most recently he has released a collaborative disc with guitarist Tim Mullally.

Wegmann's music is a curious fusion of The Beatles, XTC, King Crimson,and Bill Nelson. This unconventional mixture of styles may raise some dubious eyebrows, but the music swiftly brings proof to this strange comparison, blending the frivolous frenzy of XTC with the serious fury of King Crimson, tempering it all with the slippery humor of Bill Nelson. The result is unexpected and satisfying. His enthusiastic pop tunes are affirming and thoroughly engaging.

Discography

Major albums

*"Textures" (1984)
*"Dangerous Curves" (1986)
*"Poisoned Paradise" (1987)
*"Down to the Sea in Ships" (1989)
*"The Wild Party" (1993)
*"Red Hair" (1998)"
*"Keeper of the Bees" (Recording rumoured to be in progress. Scheduled release date unknown).

Partial discography of related artists and collaborations

*"Real Fine World", (The Utensils, Producer 1993)
*"Headache", (Pink Lincolns, Writer 1993)
*"Vitebsk, Minsk, Moscow ", (Nina & Lena, Producer 1997)
*"Mayfly Glimmer" (Mullally/Wegmann, Performer/Writer 2002)
*"Just For Fun ", (Nina & Lena, Producer/Performer 2002)
*"Shadowcasting" (Michael Starks, Performer 2004)

Other notes

All of Robert Wegmann's albums are named after film titles of 1920's screen siren Clara Bow .

A recurring character known as "Robert Wegmann" is part of the cast of the Outlanders novel series written by Mark Ellis (writer) aka James Axler.

External links

* [http://robertwegmann.com/ Official site]
* [http://www.idiot-dog.com/music/wegmann.robert/ Discography: fan site]