Bert Sommer
| Bert Sommer | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 7, 1949 |
| Died | July 23, 1990 (aged 41) Troy, New York |
| Genres | Folk Rock Baroque pop Broadway |
| Occupations | singer, songwriter television performer |
| Years active | 1960s, 1970s |
| Website | Bert Sommer Official Web Site |
Bert Sommer (February 7, 1949 – July 23, 1990) was a folk singer who performed at Woodstock in 1969. Bert wrote "We're All Playing In The Same Band" at and about Woodstock[1], and his recording peaked at #48 on the Hot 100 on 12 September 1970. He was briefly a member of baroque-pop group the Left Banke, co-writing and singing lead on the "Ivy Ivy"/"And Suddenly" single.[2]
Sommer also played Woof in the original Broadway production of Hair (his hair is on the playbill for Hair[3]) and "Flatbush" of Kaptain Kool and the Kongs on The Krofft Supershow in 1976. He did not reprise the role in the second season.[4]
Sommer died in Troy, New York on July 23, 1990, after a long battle with respiratory illness. His last performance was in Troy on June 11, 1990, with his friend Johnny Rabb.[5]
[edit] Discography
- The Road To Travel (1969). Capitol.
- Inside Bert Sommer (1970). Eleuthera.
- Bert Sommer (1970). Buddah.
- Bert Sommer (1977). Capitol.
[edit] References
- ^ "Bert Sommer". http://www.bertsommer.com/woodstock.htm. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
- ^ http://www.bertsommer.com/introduction.htm
- ^ http://gentlebear.wordpress.com/tag/bert-sommer/
- ^ http://www.bertsommer.com/introduction.htm
- ^ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204313604574330730802526224.html
[edit] External links
- Bert Sommer Official Web Site
- Bert Sommer Performance of "Jennifer" at Woodstock 1969
- The Wall Street Journal August 6, 2009: "Woodstock's Forgotten Man"
- ABC News Article (August 15, 2009): "Do You Remember Bert Sommer?"
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