Robert Warren (musician)


Robert Warren is an Australian bass guitarist who has played in various bands since 1985 in both Brisbane and Sydney, including Died Pretty.

Biography

Robert Warren played bass guitar in various Australian bands in both Brisbane and Sydney from 1985 to 2006, including, and in chronological order, The Closest Thing, Dementia 13, The Egyptians, Sanity Assassins, The Reptile House, Mona Lisa Overdrive, Died Pretty, Lodestar, Hissy Fit, Mr Blonde, Libero Vox.
Most recently, Warren has been performing 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" basslines, and basslines that provided the melody line in a song by featuring chordal 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 8 Died Pretty videos, has featured in many press interviews in various media outlets.

Discography

The Closest Thing
Dementia 13
The Egyptians
Sanity Assassins
The Reptile House
Mona Lisa Overdrive
Died Pretty
Lodestar
Hissy Fit
Mr Blonde
Hawce
Libero Vox
HEAD
Dr. Bombay