Robert Warren (musician)

For other people with the same name, see Robert Warren (disambiguation).

Robert Warren is an Australian bass guitarist who has played in various bands since 1985 in both Brisbane and Sydney, including Died Pretty (1991–2002).[1]

Biography

Robert Warren played bass guitar in various Australian bands in both Brisbane and Sydney from 1985 to the present, including chronologically, The Closest Thing, Dementia 13, The Egyptians, Sanity Assassins, The Reptile House, Mona Lisa Overdrive, Died Pretty (1991–2002),[2] Lodestar, Hissy Fit, Mr Blonde and Libero Vox.

Most recently,[when?] Warren has performed with The Exploding Boys who act as the backing band for tribute shows featuring various singers.

Warren's recorded material is notable for driving, "tribal-sounding" bass lines, and bass lines that provided the melody line in a song by using chord variations, most often against a pedal note. The prominent use of the bass guitar to provide such melodic interest was a feature of many Died Pretty recordings and can be traced throughout the band's history. Warren has appeared in eight Died Pretty videos and press interviews in various media outlets.

Discography

The Closest Thing

Dementia 13

The Egyptians

Sanity Assassins

The Reptile House

Mona Lisa Overdrive

Died Pretty (1991–2002)

Lodestar

Hissy Fit

Mr Blonde

  • Disorder (EP)
    • It's the only thing left to do in this world (single)
    • Imogen (single)
  • Bipolar (album)
  • Blow up (album)

Hawce

Libero Vox

HEAD

Dr. Bombay

References

General
  • McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Whammo Homepage". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 5 April 2004. Retrieved 19 February 2010. Note: Archived [on-line] copy has limited functionality.
  • Spencer, Chris; Zbig Nowara; Paul McHenry (2002) [1987]. The Who's Who of Australian Rock. Noble Park, Vic.: Five Mile Press. ISBN 1-86503-891-1.[3] Note: [on-line] version established at White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd in 2007 and was expanded from the 2002 edition.
Specific
  1. ^ Mc Farlane, 1999, 'Died Pretty' entry.
    -Spencer et al, (2007) Warren, Robert[permanent dead link‍] entry. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
  2. ^ Holmgren, Magnus. "Died Pretty". Australian Rock Database. Magnus Holmgren. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
  3. ^ "Who's who of Australian rock / compiled by Chris Spencer, Zbig Nowara & Paul McHenry". catalogue. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 29 January 2010.