1. Robin Noel Pecknold was born on March 30,1986 and is an American singer-songwriter, who serves as the principal songwriter and vocalist for indie folk band Fleet Foxes, with whom he has recorded four studio albums.
13 Facts About Robin Pecknold
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Robin Pecknold is known for his distinct baritenor voice and introspective lyrics.
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Robin Pecknold was born in Seattle in 1986, the youngest of three children.
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Robin Pecknold has stated that he used Napster to discover much of the music he listened to growing up.
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At the age of 14, Robin Pecknold wrote his first song, "Sarah Jane," about a runaway who turns to prostitution.
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Robin Pecknold reportedly ran up considerable debt setting up the band, although he has since denied this.
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In 2013, Robin Pecknold relocated to New York City and enrolled as an undergraduate student in the Columbia University School of General Studies, majoring in English.
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Robin Pecknold has spoken positively of his decision to take a hiatus from music in order to pursue a traditional education, although he left in 2016 to tour with Joanna Newsom and as of 2022 has not yet finished his degree.
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In 2011, Robin Pecknold released a solo EP entitled Three Songs via Twitter.
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On October 22,2013, Robin Pecknold appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to perform a cover of Pearl Jam's "Corduroy" with Grizzly Bear guitarist Daniel Rossen and drummer Neal Morgan.
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In 2015, Robin Pecknold composed the score for an Off-Broadway play, Wyoming, written by his cousin Brian Watkins.
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Robin Pecknold plays a Martin D-18 six-string guitar for most Fleet Foxes work.
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Robin Pecknold has been known to use a recent Epiphone Casino electric guitar, and a Fylde Oberon acoustic guitar.