Robert Stemmons - The Whistler

     Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma September 27, 1956, Robert Stemmons began whistling at five. When legendary whistler Fred Lowery, who twice headlined at Carnegie Hall, performed at his school in 1969, he was mesmerized and inspired. It was then he realized whistling is an excellent performing art.

     Over the next twenty years, Robert worked hard, perfecting his instrument and teaching himself techniques, which would include vibrato, staccato, tremolo, warbling, harmony warbling, trilling, two-note harmony, and more. He additionally learned to make many realistic bird sounds. These are now trademarks of his concerts.

     One afternoon in 1994, Robert was "whistling while he worked" in a school and was overheard by the music teacher. She asked him to perform as a guest in an upcoming show. In his first real performance, he did a blues number. The enthusiastic response received from that flagship performance encouraged him to follow his dream.

     Robert Stemmons has been featured countless times in newspapers, on radio, and on television all over the world. He is currently performing with Cirque du Soleil as "The Loyal Whistler" in their touring show "Corteo".

Here's a few whistling related links:

Ronnie Ronalde
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~rronalde - The world's most famous whistler.

Bobbejaan Schoepen
http://www.yodelingwhistler.com - The yodeling whistler. Visit his theme park in Belgium.

Early 1900's Whistling Music
http://besmark.com/whis.html - Recordings from Victrola (1904 - 1922)

E-Mail Robert Stemmons at: info@thewhistler.com