Happy 70th birthday today to Robyn Hitchcock (born 3/3/53). Over the course of a career spanning nearly four decades, this visionary Brit wit has carved out a musical path that is purely unique. His work exists in a realm all its own, largely defying comparison to any other songwriter’s work. Hitchcock’s career began in 1976 with the Soft Boys, an artsy punk band fueled by youthful energy and wildly adventurous musical chops far beyond the likes of their contemporaries. From there he’s had a highly underrated yet stellar solo career that has influenced many including The Decemberists, Neutral Milk Hotel and others. Check that time Hitchcock played “So You Think You’re In Love” on Letterman in 1991
