Robin Saltwound

Robin Saltwound (also known as Major Plummington, name given to him by himself) is a 53 year old rock musicologist (fella who studies rock music) and a music teacher in a high school near Mexborough who plays guitar in The Nobbly Ostrich, although he is also skilled at other instruments, which he isn’t afraid to remind people of. He is a massive fan of old rock music, especially the psychedelic period in the late 60’s (like all the weird hippy Beatles druggy stuff).

Before The Nobbly Ostrich
Robin used to be in a band in the mid 70’s called Cinnamon Boulders that was disbanded after they were pelted with plums by angry fans on stage after his bandmate Steve Knickknack (who’s nickname was Sir Marmalade the Third) claimed they were bigger than God whilst performing at a church. Steve died when he “overdosed on aids” (whatever that means) and Robin still misses him, even mentioning him in some songs.

The Nobbly Ostrich
Rob is the main songwriter in the band, his songs mostly being classic rock songs, with nonsensical lyrics. John Lennon is his hero. He’s very confident, yet not very funny. He thinks very highly of himself, although he is very talented at music. He is the most enthusiastic of the group, and mentions his old band Cinnamon Boulders quite a lot.

Personal Life
Rob is married to Jenny Saltwound (née Wren) and has had two children with her, Raven and Woodpecka. They live in a fairly big house in Mexborough.