Scott Wannberg

Scott David Wannberg (February 20, 1953 – August 19, 2011) was an American poet. His work was considered one of the anchors in the Los Angeles poetry scene. As a poet he wrote primarily in what would be considered stream of consciousness, rarely editing any of his work until late in life. His work was informed by music, film and beat poetry. He worked as a clerk at Vroman's Bookstore on the Third Street Promenade, and at Dutton's Brentwood. Wannberg was a founding member of the traveling poet troupe known as the Carma Bums. His works include Nomads of Oblivion, Strange Movie Full of Death, and Tomorrow Is Another Song. He died of a heart attack on August 19, 2011, at the age of 58.

Early life Scott Wannberg was born in Santa Monica, CA on February 20, 1953.