Robin Pecknold

Folk Singer

Birthday March 31, 1986

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Kirkland, WA

Age 37 years old

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About

Singer and guitarist most famous for being the frontman and primary songwriter for the indie-folk band Fleet Foxes. He and the band have earned widespread acclaim for releases like the platinum-selling Fleet Foxes and the Grammy-nominated Helplessness Blues.

Before Fame

He wrote his first song, "Sarah Jane," at age 14. He played bass in the band Dolour before forming Fleet Foxes in 2006.

Trivia

He wrote music for the play Wyoming as well as the film Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and the Farm Midwives (2012). 

Family Life

His brother Sean has directed several of Fleet Foxes' music videos. He has a sister named Aja, who has served as the band's manager. 

Associated With

He was previously bandmates with Father John Misty in Fleet Foxes.