Robert Wyatt
Born: 1945-01-28
Birthplace: Bristol, England, UK
Biography
Robert Wyatt is a retired English musician. A founding member of the influential Canterbury scene bands Soft Machine and Matching Mole, he was initially a kit drummer and singer before becoming paraplegic following an accidental fall from a window in 1973, which led him to abandon band work, explore other instruments, and begin a forty-year solo career.
Known For
Rock Bottom
David Gilmour: Remember That Night - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
A Place In The World
Little Red Robin Hood
…Sings Neil Diamond
David Gilmour - Breaking Bread, Drinking Wine
Buddy Holly: Rave On
Prog Rock Britannia
Gong: Montserrat 1973 and Other Stories
Playa de Formentor
Top Movie Credits
Rock Bottom
Original Music Composer
A Place In The World
Music
Little Red Robin Hood
Music
…Sings Neil Diamond
Self (archive footage)
Buddy Holly: Rave On
Self
Prog Rock Britannia
Self
Playa de Formentor
Party guest (uncredited)