Robert Williams (drummer)
Encyclopedia
Robert Williams is a drummer and solo artist who has worked with Captain Beefheart
, Hugh Cornwell
, John Lydon
and Zoogz Rift
as well as recording solo.
His albums include:
for assault and lost wages that was recorded as an installment on Judge Judy
, but Williams lost the case due to a lack of evidence.
Captain Beefheart
Don Van Vliet January 15, 1941 December 17, 2010) was an American musician, singer-songwriter and artist best known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. His musical work was conducted with a rotating ensemble of musicians called The Magic Band, active between 1965 and 1982, with whom he recorded 12...
, Hugh Cornwell
Hugh Cornwell
Hugh Alan Cornwell is an English musician and songwriter, best known for being the vocalist and guitarist for the punk/new wave group, The Stranglers, from 1974 to 1990.-Career:...
, John Lydon
John Lydon
John Joseph Lydon , also known by the former stage name Johnny Rotten, is a singer-songwriter and television presenter, best known as the lead singer of punk rock band the Sex Pistols from 1975 until 1978, and again for various revivals during the 1990s and 2000s...
and Zoogz Rift
Zoogz Rift
Zoogz Rift was a musician, painter and professional wrestling personality.-Musical career:...
as well as recording solo.
His albums include:
- Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band:
- Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)Shiny Beast is the tenth studio album by Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band. Originally released in 1978, it is considered to be Beefheart's comeback album following 1974's poorly received efforts, Unconditionally Guaranteed and Bluejeans & Moonbeams, and is the first of his three critically...
- Doc At The Radar StationDoc at the Radar StationDoc at the Radar Station is the eleventh studio album by Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band, released in August 1980 to favorable reviews. The painting on the album cover is by Don Van Vliet himself...
- Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)
- Hugh Cornwell and Robert Williams:
- Nosferatu
- Robert Williams:
- "Late One Night" (Includes "Grinding Gears" a track recorded with Hugh CornwellHugh CornwellHugh Alan Cornwell is an English musician and songwriter, best known for being the vocalist and guitarist for the punk/new wave group, The Stranglers, from 1974 to 1990.-Career:...
during the Nosferatu sessions). - "Date with the Devils Daughter" - The first song, Hello Robert, consists of messages that Larry "Wild Man" Fischer left on Robert Williams phone
- "Late One Night" (Includes "Grinding Gears" a track recorded with Hugh Cornwell
Television
In 1997, Robert Williams filed a lawsuit against John LydonJohn Lydon
John Joseph Lydon , also known by the former stage name Johnny Rotten, is a singer-songwriter and television presenter, best known as the lead singer of punk rock band the Sex Pistols from 1975 until 1978, and again for various revivals during the 1990s and 2000s...
for assault and lost wages that was recorded as an installment on Judge Judy
Judge Judy
Judge Judy is an American court show featuring former family court judge Judith Sheindlin arbitrating over small claims cases in small claims court...
, but Williams lost the case due to a lack of evidence.
External links
- http://www.tonecasualties.com/Williams/ Robert Williams Website
- http://www.united-mutations.com/w/robert_williams.htm Discography at United Mutations