Robert Haimer
Robert Haimer (March 2, 1954 – March 4, 2023) was an American musician, singer and songwriter.
Robert Haimer | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Artie Barnes |
| Born | March 2, 1954 |
| Died | March 4, 2023 (aged 69) |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1968–2014 |
Haimer performed in the two-man band Barnes & Barnes as his stage persona Artie Barnes, alongside actor and musician Bill Mumy.[1] Barnes & Barnes are best known for their 1978 novelty song "Fish Heads."
Haimer also collaborated with the band America. He was featured on View from the Ground (1982), Your Move (1983),[2] Perspective (1984), Encore: More Greatest Hits (1991), and Hourglass (1994).
Haimer died on March 4, 2023, two days after his 69th birthday.[3]
References
- Bronson, Harold (October 2013). The Rhino Records Story: Revenge of the Music Nerds. SelectBooks, Inc. ISBN 978-1-59079-135-6.
- Tuber, Keith (October 1983). "America Grows Stronger With Latest Release". Orange Coast. p. 132. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
- Pearis, Bill. "Robert Haimer, aka Artie Barnes of Barnes & Barnes ("Fish Heads"), has died". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
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