Robby Maria & The Silent Revolution

Robby Maria & The Silent Revolution were a Berlin based rock band formed in 2008 by singer-songwriter Robby Maria and drummer Anni Müller.[1] The band consisted of Robby Maria on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Anni Müller on drums and Simon Birkholz on bass. Ben Hunt on electric guitar was an on and off member of the band appearing on the band's only official album Robby Maria & The Silent Revolution.[2][3]

For the band's debut album of the same name, see Robby Maria & The Silent Revolution (Album 2012).
Robby Maria & The Silent Revolution
Robby Maria - Apocalyptic Folk Music
Background information
OriginBerlin, Europe
GenresRock, Apocalyptic folk
Years active2008–12
LabelsTimezone
Past membersRobby Maria
Anni Müller
Simon Birkholz
Ben Hunt

History

The band was founded by Robby Maria and drummer Anni Müller in 2008 after the split of their former group Killmotorhill. Bass player Simon Birkholz joined the band after an open audition only a couple of months later.[4] The trio played their first show in the Berlin club Aufsturz on January 11, 2009[5] and achieved cult status in the Berlin alternative music scene being known for their provoking and passionate performances.[6] They played more than 80 shows before breaking up after the release of their first album in 2012.[7]

Musical style

The band developed a unique music identity based on the fact, that they were a rock band lacking an electric guitar. Singer Robby Maria recited poems during the songs and generally stood out because his wild and unpredictable behaviour on stage.[8] Critics detected a resemblance to early performances of The Doors which was obviously intended so by the band.[9] As the band's musical style didn't fit any categorization, Maria created the term of "Apocalyptic Folk Music" to make their style accessible to a larger audience.[10]

Discography

Personnel
  • Robby Maria – lead vocals, acoustic guitars
  • Anni Müller – drums
  • Simon Birkholz – bass guitar

References
  1. Buck, Michael Bandzine Magazine Newcomer Hype Archived 2014-07-14 at the Wayback Machine Published on August 19, 2011.
  2. German National Library Archive Berlinmittemusic – Robby Maria & The Silent Revolution
  3. Discogs Music Library.
  4. Yagaloo Magazine Published on May 30, 2012.
  5. Gig History Published on May 18, 2012.
  6. Kiesewetter, Michael RadioFM Radio Interview 2012.
  7. Timezone Magazin Nr.1 Published on May 18, 2012.
  8. Lehmann, Sarah. (April 22, 2012) Robby Maria & The Silent Revolution, Artist News Retrieved on April 28, 2013.
  9. German newspaper Stuttgarter Nachrichten. (January 5, 2012) Published on January 5, 2012
  10. German newspaper BB. (March 7, 2012) Published on March 7, 2012
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