Robby Maria & The Silent Revolution were a Berlin based rock band formed in 2008 by singer-songwriter Robby Maria and drummer Anni Müller.Buck, Michael Bandzine Magazine Newcomer Hype Published on August 19, 2011. 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.German National Library Archive Berlinmittemusic – Robby Maria & The Silent RevolutionDiscogs Music Library.
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.Yagaloo Magazine Published on May 30, 2012. The trio played their first show in the Berlin club Aufsturz on January 11, 2009Gig History Published on May 18, 2012. and achieved cult status in the Berlin alternative music scene being known for their provoking and passionate performances.Kiesewetter, Michael RadioFM Radio Interview 2012. They played more than 80 shows before breaking up after the release of their first album in 2012.Timezone Magazin Nr.1 Published on May 18, 2012.
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.Lehmann, Sarah. (April 22, 2012) Robby Maria & The Silent Revolution, Artist News Retrieved on April 28, 2013. Critics detected a resemblance to early performances of The Doors which was obviously intended so by the band.German newspaper Stuttgarter Nachrichten. (January 5, 2012) Published on January 5, 2012 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.German newspaper BB. (March 7, 2012) Published on March 7, 2012
Discography Robby Maria & The Silent Revolution (2012)
Personnel Anni Müller – drums Simon Birkholz – bass guitar
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