Continental Who’s Who
Robert Wilder
ROBERT WILDER - PIANIST
Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Robert “Piano Bob” Wilder is being
recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished
Lifetime Achiever for his accomplishments as a Pianist in the field of
Music and in acknowledgment of his excellence as a professional musician.
After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in history in 1965 from
the University of Miami, Mr. Wilder attended law school for a time and
subsequently entered the family real estate business, Southland Associates. He
determined his true calling, however, was playing piano in the styles with
which he had grown up in the jazz, jump blues, and rock traditions.
Known as “Piano Bob,” Mr. Wilder has played in front of
nationwide audiences and released several critically-acclaimed albums that
include “Piano Bob’s 88s – Big Beat Blues” and “John Carey and Piano Bob Back
in New Orleans.” Some of the numbers Mr. Wilder performs are “Shake Rattle and
Roll,” “Blue Monday,” Chuck Berry’s “You Never Can Tell,” and Huey “Piano”
Smith’s “Sea Cruise.”
In what he considers to be a career highlight, Mr. Wilder’s
album “Piano Bob and the Snowman” won the B.B. King Lucille Award from The
Blues Foundation at the National Amateur Blues Talent Competition, now known as
the International Blues Challenge, presented at the W.C. Handy Blues Awards in
Memphis. Mr. Wilder and his band subsequently toured with Mr. King at a string
of concert dates and music festivals.
Mr. Wilder attributes his success to his love for the piano
and dedication to playing blues. He was a music lesson dropout in school and
had to teach himself when he got older. He focused on his career in real
estate, and music became just a hobby, but he is very happy that he decided to
play full time. In the coming years, he hopes for the continued growth and
success of his music career.
In his spare time, Mr. Wilder enjoys spending time with his
family and being active in his local community.
In light of this recognition, Mr. Wilder thanks his partner,
Mary, for her love and support; and his father, Ben D. Wilder, in loving memory.
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