Scott Wannberg (1953–2011)

In the 1980s and '90s, Scott Wannberg was considered one of the anchors of the poetry scene in Los Angeles. As a poet, he was prolific, freeform and beat-influenced. He was a founding member of the traveling poet troupe known as the Carma Bums. His works include Nomads of Oblivion, Strange Movie show more Full of Death, and Tomorrow Is Another Song. He died of an apparent heart attack on August 19, 2011 at the age of 58. (Bowker Author Biography) show less