Robert Pollard

For other people named Robert Pollard, see Robert Pollard (disambiguation).

Robert Pollard
Pollard in 2014
Background information
Born
Robert Ellsworth Pollard Jr.

(1957-10-31) October 31, 1957
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
GenresIndie rock, pop
OccupationsSinger, musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1975–present
LabelsMatador, 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, of which he is also the only constant member. 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.

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