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| Born | Robert David Wheeler Cheshire, England |
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| Website | robwheelersongs |
Rob (Robert David) Wheeler is a British recording artist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist known for his acoustic singer-songwriter, Americana and country music crossovers.
Early years[edit]
Wheeler was born in Barthomley in Cheshire, England. Inspired by his heroes, The Beatles; Wheeler began writing songs and joined various pop and rock bands. Wheeler was educated at Burslem college in Staffordshire.
Career[edit]
Following the death of Wheeler's paternal grandfather in 2015, Wheeler sought comfort in songwriting, with what would become the debut album A Little Ghost Full of Songs. The reaction to this album[1] spurred on the creation of follow up album Ten Embers[2].
In 2021, Wheeler was awarded the Songwriter of the Year Award at the Arc Radio Listener Awards[3] and entered into a global songwriting agreement with Bucks Music Group[4][5][6]
In 2023, Wheeler recorded his third album in Nashville, Tennessee alongside Jeff Trott, Steve Dorff, Fred Eltringham and Carnival Music’s Marla Cannon-Goodman; Mando Saenz and Waylon Payne.[7]
Personal life[edit]
Wheeler is a The Beatles historian and collector.
Discography[edit]
As artist[edit]
Albums[edit]
- A Little Ghost Full Of Songs (2018)
- Ten Embers (2021)
- Little Ghost : Remastered Deluxe Archive Edition (2022)
- Ten Embers : Deluxe Archive Edition (2022)
- Live & Lonely In London (2023)
EPs[edit]
- Rise (2021)
- MidWinter Songs (2021)
- Once Upon A Hallow’s Eve (2022)
Singles[edit]
- Let Me Be Your Fantasy (2019)
- Love Somebody (2019)
- Changes (2020)
- Ain’t No Lovin’ You (2021)
- Ain’t No Lovin’ You - Acoustic (2021)
- You’ll Hear The Ocean (2021)
- Save Me (2021)
- Lantern - Acoustic (2021)
As producer[edit]
- Marcus & Lis - Unfinished Heartbreakers (2022)
- Jay Kurdy - Man In The Mirror (2023)
- The Radio Parade - Here We All Are (2023)
- The Radio Parade - Together (2023)
References[edit]
- ^ "Rob Wheeler | Folk Band | Gig Listings - Artist Listed on Folk and Honey". www.folkandhoney.co.uk.
- ^ "MUSIC – Meet Rob Wheeler". Heart London Magazine. 26 July 2021.
- ^ "Arc Radio Awards". Arc Radio.
- ^ "Rob Wheeler signs global songwriting agreement with Bucks Music Group". www.musicweek.com.
- ^ "Bucks Music signs Rob Wheeler | Complete Music Update".
- ^ "Bucks Music Group signs Rob Wheeler in exclusive worldwide deal". The Independent Music Insider.
- ^ "Award-winning Alsager educated musician writes third album inspired by the 'city of music' - Nashville". Alsager Nub News. 2 April 2023.