Robert Bock

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Robert Bock

Background information
Birth name Robert Bock
Origin Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genre(s) Indie Rock
Emo
Electro
Acoustic
Rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Vocals
Guitar
Keyboards
Years active 2001 – present
Label(s) Lucid Records
Associated acts Of the Opera
The Firebird Band
Monday's Hero
Mkshft
Website Of the Opera Website

Robert Bock is best known for his solo project titled Of the Opera. He also was one of the guitarists/vocalists in the Emo/Indie band Monday's Hero. Bock was also the front man of a band called Mkshift. He also toured with the Chicago-based band The Firebird Band

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[edit] Of the Opera

Of the Opera began as a halfway house for Bock as he contemplated his next move after the demise of his former musical endeavor, Monday's Hero. It was a project that was pursued on the side while a member of The Firebird Band, and has now become Bock's sole musical effort.

Following the release of Study Natural Law he has played at high profile venues such as The Metro (Chicago) and the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in (Austin, Texas).

[edit] Early career

[edit] The Firebird Band

The Firebird Band is an indie rock band hailing from Chicago, Illinois. From 2005-2006 Bock toured with The Firebird Band and recorded guitars and keyboards on demos of 3 of the songs (unreleased) from the upcoming album this Fall 2007.

[edit] Moday's Hero

Monday's Hero was an Indie/Emo/Post-Punk band from Chicago, Illinois. They were signed to Lucid Records out of Deerfield, Illinois. When Monday's Hero hooked up with Bock, it turned out to be exactly what the band needed to round out their unique and energetic indie rock sound. He played guitar and back-up vocals onLove Carries an Axe which was produced by Chris Broach (Braid, The Firebird Band, L'Spaerow).

Monday's Hero disbanded in 2005. Kyle Johns & Jay Warner have been on tour with Robert Bock, supporting his new solo project Of the Opera.

[edit] Mkshft

Is known to be the first band that Bock played in. He was the front-man until he joined Monday's Hero. They released "Caterwaul Effect" under this moniker.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums:

in reverse chronological order:

[edit] Singles and EPs

[edit] Compilations

[edit] External links