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Robert Forster


Born
in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
June 29, 1957

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Genre
Memoir, Music


Robert Forster is an Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and critic best known as the co-founder of the influential indie rock band The Go-Betweens, formed in 1977. Recognized for his clever songwriting, he pursued a successful solo career after the band's initial split in 1989. Following the 2006 death of partner Grant McLennan, Forster continued releasing acclaimed solo albums and published the memoir Grant & I in 2016. He remains active in the music industry, releasing The Candle and the Flame in 2023. ...more

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Average rating: 4.26 · 806 ratings · 130 reviews · 8 distinct works • Similar authors
Grant & I: Inside and Outsi...
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The 10 Rules of Rock and Ro...
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Songwriters on the Run
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Australia: Story of a Crick...
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