Robert John Neuwirth (June 20, 1939May 18, 2022) was an American folk singer, songwriter, record producer and visual artist. He was noted for being the road manager and associate of Bob Dylan as well as the co-writer of Janis Joplin's hit song "Mercedes Benz".
Neuwirth was portrayed by Will Harrison in the 2024 film A Complete Unknown.
Early life
Neuwirth was born in Akron, Ohio on June 20, 1939. His father, Robert, was employed as an engineer; his mother, Clara Irene (Fischer), worked as a design engineer. He initially studied at Ohio University, He soon became Dylan's friend and associate, as well as his road manager.</blockquote>
After moving to Los Angeles during the 1970s, Neuwirth released his debut album Bob Neuwirth (1974) with Asylum Records. It was not commercially successful, which was characterized as a wholehearted effort at fusion between folk and blues with Cuban music.
- 1988: Back to the Front (Gold Castle)
- Por Vida: A Tribute to the Songs of Alejandro Escovedo – "Rosalie" (Independent release, 2004)