Robert Wyatt

Robert Wyatt (born Robert Wyatt-Ellidge, 28 January 1945, Bristol) is an English musician, and founding member of the influential Canterbury scene band Soft Machine, with a long and distinguished solo career. He is married to English painter and songwriter Alfreda Benge.

Read more about Robert Wyatt:  Early Life, Soft Machine and Matching Mole, Solo Career, Influence On Other Artists, Recent Years, Bibliography

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