Tobin Sprout, born April 28, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio, United States, is an
American visual artist, musician, songwriter, and children's author. Sprout
graduated from Centerville High School in 1974 and studied graphic design and
illustration at Ohio University before pursuing music. As a major contributor
and guitarist for the indie rock band Guided by Voices from 1987 to 1997 and
from 2010 to 2014, he recorded and co-wrote songs including “It's Like Soul Man”
and “Awful Bliss”. His solo studio albums include Carnival Boy in 1996,
Moonflower Plastic in 1997, and The Bluebirds of Ha...