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robyn hitchcock

robyn rowan hitchcock -lrb- born 3 march 1953 -rrb- is an english singer-songwriter and guitarist .
while primarily a vocalist and guitarist , he also plays harmonica , piano and bass guitar .
coming to prominence in the late 1970s with the soft boys , hitchcock afterward launched a prolific solo career .
his musical and lyrical styles have been influenced by the likes of bob dylan , john lennon and syd barrett .
hitchcock 's lyrics tend to include surrealism , comedic elements , characterisations of english eccentrics , and melancholy depictions of everyday life .
he was signed to two major american labels -lrb- a&m records , then warner bros. -rrb- over the course of the 1980s and 1990s , but mainstream success has been limited .
he has earned strong critical reviews over a steady stream of album releases and live performances , and a `` cult following '' for his songs .
