David Baker

Vocalist and songwriter David Baker has a cult reputation on the indie rock scene through his involvement with several different bands, including Mercury Rev and Shady. He was also signed on as a producer by several other bands in the '90s, such as the obviously starstruck Comet. The type of compromise, interaction, and basic communication skill required for album productions suggests that perhaps Baker has overcome the personality problems that forced his Mercury Rev collaborators to eventually require the singer to travel separately from them. Chroniclers of strange behavior by performers off-stage can make note of this, while Baker's habit of nonchalantly wandering off-stage in the middle of a song to get a drink has been noted by more than one live concert reviewer.



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