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Robert Wyatt
Born 1945-01-28Bristol, England, UK
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Buddy Holly: Rave OnSelf…Sings Neil DiamondSelf (archive footage)The Raincoats, Fairytales – A Work in ProgressSelfDo It Yourself: The Story of Rough TradeSelfProg Rock BritanniaSelfSunny's Time NowSelfDavid Gilmour - Breaking Bread, Drinking WineSelfDavid Gilmour: Remember That NightSelf - TrumpetGong: Montserrat 1973 and Other StoriesRoleFree Will And Testament: The Robert Wyatt StoryRoleSoft Machine: Alive in Paris 1970RolePlaya de FormentorParty guest (uncredited)Little Red Robin HoodSelf