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Robyn Raymond Hitchcock (born March 3, 1953) is an English singer-songwriter and psych folk guitarist who also ventures into several forms of art, in particular painting and poetry, and has occasionally shown an interest in acting. While primarily a vocalist and guitarist, he also plays harmonica, piano and bass guitar. Many of Hitchcock’s album covers bear his paintings or drawings, and his albums’ liner notes sometimes include a printed short story. His live concerts usually include a considerable amount of story-telling, imaginative and surreal ad-libbed monologues in his lyrical style. Robyn is the son of novelist Raymond Hitchcock and the brother of artist Lal Hitchcock. He is not related to Alfred Hitchcock. Robyn is not possessed by demons, not really.
He regularly does solo work, and returns again and again to bands he has formed like The Soft Boys and The Egyptians. Hitchcock is an avid and able collaborator with folks like director Jonathan Demme, actor Alan Rickman, country/folk duo (and longtime Hitchcock fans) Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, The Venus 3, R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, Young Fresh Fellows’ frontman Scott McCaughey, Andy Partridge of XTC, Nick Lowe, former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, Jon Brion and Grant-Lee Phillips, as well as Ministry’s Bill Rieflin.
Hitchcock’s musical and lyrical styles have been influenced by his appreciation of Bob Dylan, Gregory Corso, The Byrds, Country Joe & the Fish, and Syd Barrett.
He regularly does solo work, and returns again and again to bands he has formed like The Soft Boys and The Egyptians. Hitchcock is an avid and able collaborator with folks like director Jonathan Demme, actor Alan Rickman, country/folk duo (and longtime Hitchcock fans) Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, The Venus 3, R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, Young Fresh Fellows’ frontman Scott McCaughey, Andy Partridge of XTC, Nick Lowe, former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, Jon Brion and Grant-Lee Phillips, as well as Ministry’s Bill Rieflin.
Hitchcock’s musical and lyrical styles have been influenced by his appreciation of Bob Dylan, Gregory Corso, The Byrds, Country Joe & the Fish, and Syd Barrett.
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JohnMerryk wrote:
Come on!!! what about "A Skull, a Suitcase, and a Long Red Bottle of Wine" or Trash?!!! there is a great song that this guy built it!
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Verasigh wrote:
Will he ever come to Poland?!:[ Love the guy!!!
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squiggins wrote:
He's opening for the Decemberists? Man... Show up early, leave early for that one.
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koalaRecruiter wrote:
been listening lately to his last two albums and...this guy is boss!period
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narlus wrote:
some shots of Robyn and the Decemberists two nights ago, along w/ a review: http://www.prefixmag.com/photos/decemberists-w-robyn-hitchcock-and-venus-3-bank-am/
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Coreynova wrote:
Listen to my interview with Robyn podcast here http://www.litany.net/butisitart.rss and find out about his new hat!
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Coreynova wrote:
I'll be interviewing Robyn today on WRSU radio 4-6pm EST. You can listen at http://wrsu.org and find out about his new hat.
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ShelovesLu wrote:
enchanting.
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LuluRazorSpank wrote:
I saw him around 20 years ago at a listening party. He asked if anyone had any suggestions, so I, of course, yelled "Freebird". He laughed.
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tkdcoach wrote:
Goodnight Oslo is rippin' good.
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brenkelieshere wrote:
I'm only halfway through I Often Dream of Trains but I can safely say that Robyn Hitchcock is amazing, and the last.fm recommendation system is also amazing.
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AtheistMessiah1 wrote:
Last time I went to see him he went off on a tangent about magnetic silverware
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Mad_Millsey wrote:
New album with the Venus 3 out on Febuary 9th... http://www.propermusic.com/epk/prpcd044.html
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JeremyAce4 wrote:
Solid. I like his song "Look at the Gekk"
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Polyraclure wrote:
I loved "I Often Dream of Trains", which do I get next ?
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tgodd wrote:
why would i do that
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Rauschgift wrote:
great voice
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tuxedomoon2002 wrote:
Big Robin ...i love your music
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AxYoung wrote:
Review of Monday's show in Pittsburgh: http://consequenceofsound.net/2008/11/19/robyn-hitchcock-dreams-at-hazlet-1117/
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oncassette wrote:
i upgraded to a moral GPS device. a computerized voice with a british accents instructs me which moral path to take.
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- Nov 15 Evensong, Featuring Robyn Hitchcock and Ian McNabb The Assembly, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
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Robyn Hitchcock Trio
Teatro dal Verme, Milano, Milan, Italy
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Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People
Bloomsbury Theatre, London, United Kingdom
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