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Robert Blamire
Bornc. 1959
OriginCounty Durham, England
GenresPunk rock, new wave, synthpop
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer, manager
Instrument(s)Bass guitar
Years active1976 – present

Robert Blamire (born c. 1959) is known primarily as bassist for the punk and new wave band Penetration.

He founded the band along with singer Pauline Murray in 1976 after seeing a performance by The Sex Pistols. After the band split up, he and Murray went on to form The Invisible Girls with members of John Cooper Clarke's backing band.

He also worked with Patrik Fitzgerald,[1][2] and produced Scottish post-punk band The Scars' only album, Author! Author!.

As of 2006, he was lecturing on Graphic Design.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Patrik Fitzgerald". Hanshan.org. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Patrik Fitzgerald". Hanshan.org. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  3. ^ "BBC - Tyne - Entertainment - Penetration: Re-animated!". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2020.


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