Background
Bob Nastanovich was born in Rochester, New New York
Bob Nastanovich was born in Rochester, New New York
He attended the University of Virginia, where he met Pavement"s Stephen Malkmus and future Silver Jews leader David Berman.
The three moved to Jersey City, New Jersey, living and working together at various jobs in art galleries (as security guards) and Nastanovich as a bus driver/bus terminal manager in New York City and Hoboken. lieutenant is also during this time also that the seeds for the future Silver Jews (Nastanovich, Malkmus and Berman) were planted. Nastanovich, upon his introduction to the band in 1990, performed many functions – namely backing vocals, percussion, harmonica, and effects-based keyboard.
Initially, his key role was that of assistant time keeper, effectively focusing the efforts of the distracted and eccentric Young.
Nastanovich sang lead vocals on live performances of the songs "Debris Slide," "Conduit for Sale," and "Unfair." He"s known for his stage presence and his trademark scream. Nastanovich also played on several Silver Jews records.
He has tour managed Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, the Frogs, Huggy Bear, Fila Brazillia (road crew) and Silver Jews. In addition, he has played on recordings by Palace Brothers, Tall Dwarfs and Pale Horse Riders.
He rejoined Pavement for their worldwide "Reunion" tour in 2010.
Nastanovich is a fan of thoroughbred horse racing, both owning, breeding and managing many horses in his current home of Des Moines, Iowa. After Pavement"s split, he served as jockey agent for Greta Kuntzweiler and Joe Johnson.
Nastanovich remained a member of the band after Young left, although Steve West became the new drummer.
