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ROBT PTAK


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| birth_name = Robert Pak
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| alias = Robt Ptak
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| birth_name = Robert Pak
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1970|10|13}}
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| alias = Robt Ptak
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| genre = Rock
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| occupation = Singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, record producer
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
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| instrument = Vocals, guitar, drums, bass
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| occupation = Singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, record producer
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| years_active = 1992–present
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| instrument = [[Vocals]], [[guitar]], [[Drum kit|drums]], [[Bass guitar|bass]]
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| associated_acts = [[Pin Me Down]],<br/>[[Size 14]],<br/>Artificial Joy<BR>[[The Bastard Kings of Rock]]
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| years_active = 1992 - present
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| associated_acts = [[Pin Me Down]],<br/>[[Size 14]],<br/>[[Artificial Joy]]<BR>[[The Bastard Kings of Rock]]
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'''Robt Ptak''' (born October 13, 1970) is an [[United States|American]] rock [[singer-songwriter]], [[guitarist]], [[bassist]], and [[record producer]] who is the co-founding member and bassist/backing vocalist for 1990s pop punk band [[Size 14]].<ref name="Gerry Galipault">{{cite web
'''Robt Ptak''' (born October 13, 1970) is an American rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, and record producer who is the co-founding member and bassist/backing vocalist for 1990s pop punk band [[Size 14]].<ref name="Gerry Galipault">{{cite web
| url = http://www.pauseandplay.com/sizing-up-size-14/
| url = http://www.pauseandplay.com/sizing-up-size-14/
| archiveurl =
| archivedate =
| title = Sizing Up size 14
| title = Sizing Up size 14
| first= Gerry
| first= Gerry
| last= Galipault
| last= Galipault
| work = Pause and Play
| work = Pause and Play
| date = 1997-10-30
| date = October 30, 1997
}}</ref><ref name="Official Myspace Size 14">{{cite web
}}</ref><ref name="Official Myspace Size 14">{{cite web
| url = http://www.myspace.com/sizefourteen
| url = http://www.myspace.com/sizefourteen
| archiveurl =
| archivedate =
| title = Size 14 Official Myspace Page
| title = Size 14 Official Myspace Page
| work = Myspace
| work = Myspace
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===Size 14===
===Size 14===


The band Size 14 was formed when Ptak placed an ad in a Los Angeles classified magazine.<ref name="UBL.COM Archive">{{cite web|url=http://imusic.com/showcase/modern/size14.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000306001844/http://imusic.com/showcase/modern/size14.html |archive-date=March 6, 2000 |title=Size 14 Interview iMusic.Com archive |work=iMusic.com |year=1996 |url-status=unfit }}</ref> Ptak and bandmate [[Linus of Hollywood]] recorded all of the band's early demos on Ptak's 8 Track. Ptak can also be heard singing backing vocals and the high falsettos parts on the band's songs. Ptak left the band in 1997 and was replaced by Ray Santangelo.
The band Size 14 was formed when Ptak placed an ad in a Los Angeles classified magazine.<ref name="UBL.COM Archive">{{cite web
| url = http://web.archive.org/web/20000306001844/http://imusic.com/showcase/modern/size14.html
| archiveurl =
| archivedate =
| title = Size 14 Interview iMusic.Com archive
| work = iMusic.com
| year = 1996
}}</ref> Ptak and bandmate [[Linus of Hollywood]] recorded all of the bands early demos on Ptak's 8 Track. Ptak can also be heard singing backing vocals and the high falsettos parts on the bands songs. Ptak left the band in 19997 and was replaced by Ray Santangelo.


===Other projects===
===Other projects===
In 1996 Ptak toured with [[Jakob Dylan]] as a bass player and backup vocalist, playing songs from the album titled "[[Bringing Down the Horse]]" during which he recorded "Pain in my Head", with [[Andrew Slater]] Dylan's manager, which was engineered by [[Tobi Miller]] of [[The Wallflowers]]. Ptak was involved with [[The Wallflowers]] between the years 1996–1997 when Size 14 was signed.


Ptak moved to New York City to start a live version of his solo-project [[Artificial Joy]] which consisted of singer Milena Mepris (who later went to form [[Pin Me Down]]), bassist Mark Cevellos, and drummer [[Alex Elena]]. Later, drummer John Lamkin also joined. The band produced one 7 track CD. After Artificial Joy disbanded, Ptak formed the rock band [[The Bastard Kings of Rock]] with Ptak on Lead vocals and lead guitar, [[Aristotle Dreher]] on bass and Michael Hamilton on drums, the band split up in 2004, after which he focused on management and production.
Later Ptak moved to New York City to start a live version of his solo-project Artificial Joy which consisted of singer Milena Mepris (who later went to form [[Pin Me Down]]), bassist Mark Cevellos, and drummer [[Alex Elena]]. Later, drummer John Lamkin also joined. The band produced one 7 track CD. After Artificial Joy disbanded, Ptak played bass and guitar on [[Laura Dawn]]'s album titled [[Believer (Laura Dawn album)|"Believer"]] in 2001, along with Laura Dawn, Carl Glanville, [[Ted Niceley]], [[Harry Nilsson]], Simeon Spiegel and [[Yoshiki (musician)|Yoshiki]]. Ptak also formed the rock band [[The Bastard Kings of Rock]] with Ptak on Lead vocals and lead guitar, [[Aristotle Dreher]] on bass and [[Mike Hamilton (guitarist)|Michael Hamilton]] on drums, the band split up in 2004, after which Ptak focused on management and production.


===Work as manager===
===Work as manager===


Ptak was the manager of Pin Me Down<ref name="Tim Cochrane">{{cite web
Ptak was the manager of Pin Me Down<ref name="Tim Cochrane">{{cite web
| url = http://www.nme.com/news/bloc-party/50096
| url = https://www.nme.com/news/bloc-party/50096
| archiveurl =
| archivedate =
| title = Bloc Party side-project Pin Me Down to release debut album
| title = Bloc Party side-project Pin Me Down to release debut album
| work = NME
| work = NME
| date = 2010-03-05
| date = March 5, 2010
}}</ref><ref name="BBC">{{cite web
}}</ref><ref name="BBC">{{cite web
| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/6bca39c3-bc8a-448a-8a8c-704be8fc5c64
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/6bca39c3-bc8a-448a-8a8c-704be8fc5c64
| archiveurl =
| archivedate =
| title = Pin Me Down BBC Biography
| title = Pin Me Down BBC Biography
| work = BBC
| work = BBC
| year = 2013
| year = 2013
}}</ref> the side project from [[Bloc Party]] guitarist [[Russell Lissack]] and Artificial Joy singer Milena Mepris. Ptak and Renee Frisch also executive produced the band's album, while Alex Elena was the album's producer.<ref name="Tim Cochrane"/> During this time Ptak also managed O.C county band Hong Kong Six<ref name="Hong Kong Six Myspace Page">http://www.myspace.com/hongkongsix</ref> who released two albums in total.
}}</ref> the side project from [[Bloc Party]] guitarist [[Russell Lissack]] and Artificial Joy singer Milena Mepris. Ptak and Renee Frisch also executive produced the band's album, while Alex Elena was the album's producer.<ref name="Tim Cochrane"/>


===Current===
===Current===
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Robt Ptak has released demos/studio recordings via a [[SoundCloud]] page through the name DPG MEDIA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/dpg-media|title=Robt Ptak|website=SoundCloud.com|access-date=January 18, 2021}}</ref> Ptak has also released some of this music via his Facebook Musician Page.

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Robt Ptak has released demos/studio recordings via a [[Soundcloud]] page through the name DPG MEDIA.<ref>https://soundcloud.com/dpg-media</ref> Ptak has also released some of this music via his Facebook Musician Page.


==Bands==
==Bands==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! width="200"| Band !! width="150"| Position !! Years Active
! width="200"| Band !! width="150"| Position !! Years Active
|-
|[[The Wallflowers]]
|Bassist, Backing vocals
|1996–1997
|-
|-
| [[Size 14]]
| [[Size 14]]
| [[Bassist|Backing Vocals]], [[Bassist]], Co Founder
| [[Bassist|Backing Vocals]], Bassist, Co Founder
| 1995–1997
| 1995–1997
|-
|-
| [[Artificial Joy]]
| Artificial Joy
| Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Primary Songwriter
| Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Primary Songwriter
| 1992–2001
| 1992–2001
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| [[Pin Me Down]]
| [[Pin Me Down]]
| Exec Producer, Manager
| Exec Producer, Manager
| 2005–2008
| 2005-2008
|-
|-
|-
|-
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==Discography==
==Discography==
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===Size 14===
===Size 14===
* ''Size 14'' (1997)
* "Size 14" (1997)

===Laura Dawn album===
* "Believer" (2001)

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==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.facebook.com/RobtPtak Robt Ptak Facebook Musician Page]
* {{Discogs artist|Robt Ptak}}
* {{Discogs artist|Robt Ptak}}


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==References==
{{reflist}}


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| NAME = Ptak, Robert
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Robt Ptak
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Singer, Bassist
| DATE OF BIRTH = 13 October 1970
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Oklahoma, United States
| DATE OF DEATH =
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Latest revision as of 17:57, 12 September 2024

Robt Ptak
Robert Ptak
Robert Ptak
Background information
Birth nameRobert Pak
Also known asRobt Ptak
Born (1970-10-13) October 13, 1970 (age 54)
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, drums, bass
Years active1992–present

Robt Ptak (born October 13, 1970) is an American rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, and record producer who is the co-founding member and bassist/backing vocalist for 1990s pop punk band Size 14.[1][2]

Career

[edit]

Size 14

[edit]

The band Size 14 was formed when Ptak placed an ad in a Los Angeles classified magazine.[3] Ptak and bandmate Linus of Hollywood recorded all of the band's early demos on Ptak's 8 Track. Ptak can also be heard singing backing vocals and the high falsettos parts on the band's songs. Ptak left the band in 1997 and was replaced by Ray Santangelo.

Other projects

[edit]

In 1996 Ptak toured with Jakob Dylan as a bass player and backup vocalist, playing songs from the album titled "Bringing Down the Horse" during which he recorded "Pain in my Head", with Andrew Slater Dylan's manager, which was engineered by Tobi Miller of The Wallflowers. Ptak was involved with The Wallflowers between the years 1996–1997 when Size 14 was signed.

Later Ptak moved to New York City to start a live version of his solo-project Artificial Joy which consisted of singer Milena Mepris (who later went to form Pin Me Down), bassist Mark Cevellos, and drummer Alex Elena. Later, drummer John Lamkin also joined. The band produced one 7 track CD. After Artificial Joy disbanded, Ptak played bass and guitar on Laura Dawn's album titled "Believer" in 2001, along with Laura Dawn, Carl Glanville, Ted Niceley, Harry Nilsson, Simeon Spiegel and Yoshiki. Ptak also formed the rock band The Bastard Kings of Rock with Ptak on Lead vocals and lead guitar, Aristotle Dreher on bass and Michael Hamilton on drums, the band split up in 2004, after which Ptak focused on management and production.

Work as manager

[edit]

Ptak was the manager of Pin Me Down[4][5] the side project from Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack and Artificial Joy singer Milena Mepris. Ptak and Renee Frisch also executive produced the band's album, while Alex Elena was the album's producer.[4]

Current

[edit]

Robt Ptak has released demos/studio recordings via a SoundCloud page through the name DPG MEDIA.[6] Ptak has also released some of this music via his Facebook Musician Page.

Bands

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Band Position Years Active
The Wallflowers Bassist, Backing vocals 1996–1997
Size 14 Backing Vocals, Bassist, Co Founder 1995–1997
Artificial Joy Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Primary Songwriter 1992–2001
The Bastard Kings of Rock Vocals, Guitar, Primary Songwriter 2001–2004
Pin Me Down Exec Producer, Manager 2005–2008

Discography

[edit]

Size 14

[edit]
  • "Size 14" (1997)

Laura Dawn album

[edit]
  • "Believer" (2001)

References

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  1. ^ Galipault, Gerry (October 30, 1997). "Sizing Up size 14". Pause and Play.
  2. ^ "Size 14 Official Myspace Page". Myspace.
  3. ^ "Size 14 Interview iMusic.Com archive". iMusic.com. 1996. Archived from the original on March 6, 2000.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ a b "Bloc Party side-project Pin Me Down to release debut album". NME. March 5, 2010.
  5. ^ "Pin Me Down BBC Biography". BBC. 2013.
  6. ^ "Robt Ptak". SoundCloud.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
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