Hardy Fox

Hardy Fox
Birth nameHardy Winfred Fox, Jr.
Also known asCharles Bobuck
BornMarch 29, 1945
Longview, Texas, U.S.
DiedOctober 30, 2018(2018-10-30) (aged 73)
San Anselmo, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Years active1969–2018
LabelsKlanggalerie

Hardy Winfred Fox, Jr. (March 29, 1945 – October 30, 2018) was an American musician. He was co-founder of musical group the Residents, as well as their primary composer. From 1982 to 2016, he was the president of the Cryptic Corporation. During his 44 years with the Residents, and after leaving the band in 2016, he recorded as a solo artist under many names, including Charles Bobuck, Combo de Mechanico, Sonido de la Noche, and Black Tar. His newer solo albums were published by Austrian record label Klanggalerie.