About C.W. Vrtacek
Lived 1953 – 2018 (aged 65). C.W. Vrtacek was an American composer and musician.
Charles O'Meara (March 13, 1953 – October 20, 2018) better known as C.W. Vrtacek, was an American multi-instrumentalist and composer. He was a founding member of Forever Einstein and group member with Biota.
Career Vrtacek took up guitar at the age of 11, and played in the band Dancing Lessons before starting Forever Einstein with Dancing Lessons drummer John Roulat.
Vrtacek claimed to be influenced by anything from rock, folk, jazz, blues, ska, punk, avant garde, classical, to Irish music. He also cited unorthodox things such as church hymns, cartoon music, and the sounds made by pinball machines as being inspirational.
Discography
Solo
Forever Einstein YearNameRef1990 Artificial Horizon 1992 Opportunity Crosses the Bridge 1998 One Thing After Another 2000 Down With Gravity 2005 Racket Science
with Biota
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Frequently asked questions
Who was C.W. Vrtacek?
American guitarist and multi-instrumentalist (1953-2018)
When was C.W. Vrtacek born?
C.W. Vrtacek was born on 13 March 1953 in Old Saybrook.
When did C.W. Vrtacek die?
C.W. Vrtacek died on 20 October 2018 in Connecticut, Madison, Connecticut.
What was C.W. Vrtacek's occupation?
C.W. Vrtacek was a composer and musician.
What nationality was C.W. Vrtacek?
C.W. Vrtacek was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). C.W. Vrtacek. https://biography.guide/c-w-vrtacek/
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