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| instrument = [[Vocals]], [[guitar]], [[Drum kit|drums]], [[Bass guitar|bass]]
| instrument = [[Vocals]], [[guitar]], [[Drum kit|drums]], [[Bass guitar|bass]]
| years_active = 1992 - present
| years_active = 1992 - present
| associated_acts = [[Pin Me Down]],<br/>[[Size 14]],<br/>[[Artificial Joy]]<BR>[[The Bastard Kings of Rock]]
| associated_acts = [[Pin Me Down]],<br/>[[Size 14]],<br/>Artificial Joy<BR>[[The Bastard Kings of Rock]]
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===Other projects===
===Other projects===


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.
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.


===Work as manager===
===Work as manager===
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| 1995–1997
| 1995–1997
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| [[Artificial Joy]]
| Artificial Joy
| Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Primary Songwriter
| Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Primary Songwriter
| 1992–2001
| 1992–2001

Revision as of 02:23, 21 November 2014

Robt Ptak
Robert Ptak
Robert Ptak
Background information
Birth nameRobert Pak
Also known asRobt Ptak
Born (1970-10-13) 13 October 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

Size 14

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 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

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.

Work as manager

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] During this time Ptak also managed O.C county band Hong Kong Six[6] who released two albums in total.

Current

Robt Ptak has released demos/studio recordings via a Soundcloud page through the name DPG MEDIA.[7] Ptak has also released some of this music via his Facebook Musician Page.

Bands

Band Position Years Active
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