Robert Pollard
Robert Pollard | |
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Pollard in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Ellsworth Pollard Jr. |
| Born | October 31, 1957 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | Matador, Merge, Fading Captain Series/Luna |
Robert Ellsworth Pollard Jr. (born October 31, 1957) is an American singer and songwriter. He is the frontman and leader of indie rock band Guided by Voices, which he also the band’s only constant member. In addition to this, he has also released 22 solo albums.
He has nearly 3,000 songs registered to his name with BMI. In 2006, Paste magazine listed him as the 78th-greatest living songwriter. In 2007, he was nominated for the Shortlist Music Prize.