Author Archives: Robert Burke Warren

About Robert Burke Warren

Robert Burke Warren (@RBWUncleRock) is a writer and musician. He's written for Texas Music, Brooklyn Parent, The Woodstock Times, Salon, the Good Men Project, the Bitter Southerner,Paste, The Rumpus, The Bitter Southerner, Chronogram, and the Da Capo anthology The Show I ‘ll Never Forget. His debut novel, Perfectly Broken, is out now from The Story Plant. robertburkewarren.com

Fender Jazz

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Robert Burke Warren

I had only recently discovered the glories of a naked body entwined with mine and, like every sex neophyte since time began, I had figured nothing would ever compare. I was wrong. Continue reading →

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The Most Revealing Prince Video

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Robert Burke Warren

The most revealing Prince video. Watch it while you can. Continue reading →

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Prince, Todd, RuPaul, & Me

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Robert Burke Warren

Prince and I did not get off, so to speak, on the good foot. While he would ultimately influence me – both personally and musically – as much as Bowie or the Beatles (my Trinity), his presence initially challenged the most important friendship of my life. Then, it cemented that friendship, and led to funk n’ roll adventures alongside a superstar-in-exile named RuPaul. Continue reading →

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Outlier Aphrodisiacs & Fear of Loss: On Writing Perfectly Broken

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Robert Burke Warren

Robert Burke Warren on going from acclaimed children’s entertainer Uncle Rock to novelist wrestling with how best to render the erotic realities of adulthood. Continue reading →

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Welcome Thieves: An Appreciation

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Robert Burke Warren

Our own Robert Burke Warren waxes on about Sean Beaudoin’s stellar, rockin’ Welcome Thieves. Continue reading →

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The Hippie Angel

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Robert Burke Warren

Robert Burke Warren’s Yuletide of death, porn, and a hippie angel. Continue reading →

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My Rock & Roll Paris

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Robert Burke Warren

I was in the land where the creators are revered; Paris greets artists with an affection so strong it gives an energy boost, life force, enabling one to go back to the blank space with faith, with no fear. And indeed, I was not afraid. I was the opposite of afraid. Continue reading →

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