Album: Theatre Royal Drury Lane 8.09.1974 by Robert Wyatt (2008)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Mood: Gritty
Format: Live

Description: The Album captures the former Soft Machine man's first gig after the accident that left him paralyzed, and documents Wyatt literally finding his voice. The "friends" include Dave Stewart, Nick Mason and Ivor Cutler.
Beginning with jazzy, abstract doodlings, Wyatt gradually settles into the stunning, half-childlike poignancy that has since served him so well. There is some wonderful music here that showcases Wyatt's voice as a lead vocal and an instrument.

Artist Background: Robert Wyatt, born Robert Ellidge, in Bristol on 28 January 1945, is an English musician, and a former member of the influential Canterbury scene band Soft Machine. As a teenager, he lived with his parents in a fourteen-room Georgian guest-house, Wellington House, in Lydden near Canterbury. Here he was taught the drums by visiting American jazz drummer George Niedorf. In 1962, Wyatt and Niedorf moved to Majorca where they stayed with the poet Robert Graves. The following year, Wyatt returned ... Part of the Bristol, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Bristol, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Gritty, 2000s, Live


The Album captures the former Soft Machine man's first gig after the accident that left him paralyzed, and documents Wyatt literally finding his voice. The "friends" include Dave Stewart, Nick Mason and Ivor Cutler.
Beginning with jazzy, abstract doodlings, Wyatt gradually settles into the stunning, half-childlike poignancy that has since served him so well. There is some wonderful music here that showcases Wyatt's voice as a lead vocal and an instrument.

Theatre Royal Drury Lane 8.09.1974

Robert Wyatt

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