Robert Trelawney

Robert Trelawney was the bassist of British rock band The Whomever and the father of Brandy Trelawney.
== Early Life ==
Robert was born in Truro, Cornwall in 1947. As a child, he was very extroverted and loved to be the center of attention. He started playing bass when he was 15, as he believed that it was ‘sexier’ than a normal guitar and would help him to attract women. When he was 18, he left for London to attend university and seek fame.
== Musical Career ==
In London, Robert met a group of art school dropouts who had formed a band and needed a bassist. John Jameson, the lead singer, recruited Robert because he was the only bassist they could find who had any social skills. The Whomever released their debut album, Whomever Could It Be, in 1968, and began to amass a cult following. Their subsequent releases catapulted them further into stardom, and their critical and commercial peak came in 1974 with Cognac and Conmen, a rock opera about the ‘evils of the corporate world.’
In the 1980s, the Whomever refused to take on a poppier sound like many of their contemporaries and continued to make guitar-driven hard rock. They released another successful concept album, For Whomever the Bell Tolls, in 1986. They began to decline critically and commercially in the late 80s, and several members went on to record solo albums.
Robert, who was praised for his charisma over his song writing, continued to tour with the Whomever until 1994, when he released his only solo album, Trelawney on the Rocks. The project was panned for its terrible lyrics and sold very few copies, which had a profound impact on Robert’s confidence.
== Personal Life ==
In 1970, Robert met Catherine Mayfield, an up-and-coming fashion model. They got married in 1972, and continued to have a solid marriage despite Robert’s drinking and partying. The couple lived in Mayfair, a wealthy neighborhood in central London. Their daughter Brandy (named after Robert’s favorite drink) was born in 1982. Although Robert did not see her often, he loved his daughter and tried to make up for his shortcomings by buying her expensive gifts.
== Death ==
In August 1995, Robert returned home from a party at Mick Jagger’s house, where he was disappointed by the state of rock music. In an effort to cope with his disappointment and return to the glory days of the 70s, he drank seven bottles of whisky and was found dead in the morning by his wife, who promptly sold the London property and moved herself and the 13-year-old Brandy to Lower Duck Pond to try for a new start.
== Legacy ==
Robert is remembered today for his charisma, strong personality, and devotion to rock music. His death led to him becoming an object of fascination to classic rock fans, and his solo album is now viewed much more favorably. There have been plans to make a biopic about his life, but Brandy (who now works as a corporate lawyer and is the executor of his estate) has refused the rights.
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