The Bobby Lees
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The Bobby Lees | |
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| Origin | Woodstock, New York, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Alive Naturalsound Records Ipecac Recordings |
| Members | Sam Quartin
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| Website | www |
The Bobby Lees are an American rock music group founded in 2018 in Woodstock, New York.[1] The band comprises vocalist and guitarist Sam Quartin, bassist Kendall Wind, drummer Macky Bowman, and guitarist Nick Casa.[2]
Their debut album, Beauty Pageant, was released in 2018.[3] The album's success led to The Bobby Lees opening for The Black Lips, Shannon & the Clams, Future Islands, and the Chats.[4] At one stop on their tour in Tulsa, Oklahoma the band's gear was stolen.[5] The band were able to play the date using borrowed equipment from local bands.[5]
Their 2020 record Skin Suit was produced by Jon Spencer[3] and released via Alive Naturalsound Records.[6][1] Skin Suit made the San Francisco Examiner Top 10 Albums of 2020 List[7] and was called "a raucous ride from beginning to end" by PopMatters.[3] In 2021, the group toured with Helmet in support of Skin Suit.[8] They also recorded new material with producer Vance Powell in anticipation of a new album for release in 2022.[8]
The band’s name The Bobby Lees comes from a song entitled ‘Bobby Lee’ off of the group's first LP.[9]
Singer Sam Quartin has openly shared about a history of alcohol-induced schizophrenic episodes, and those experiences being the inspiration behind many of the group's lyrics.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
- Beauty Pageant (February 2, 2018)
- Beauty Pageant Redux (2019)
- Skin Suit (July 17, 2020)
- Bellevue (October 7, 2022)
References
- ^ a b Ludwig, Jamie (April 24, 2020). "The Bobby Lees refresh garage rock for the next generation and everyone else". Chicago Reader. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "The Bobby Lees". Illinois Entertainer. August 31, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c Vellucci, Justin (July 15, 2020). "The Bobby Lees Strike the Punk-Blues Jugular on Jon Spencer-Produced 'Skin Suit'". Pop Matters. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ Deming, Mark. "The Bobby Lees". AllMusic. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b Bryan, Emory (September 12, 2019). "Touring Rock Band The Bobby Lees Thanks Tulsa For Support After Equipment Theft". News on 6. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "The Bobby Lees – Drive". Shindig!. 20 May 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ Lanham, Tom (December 30, 2020). "Top 10 rock albums of 2020". San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Bobby Lees Back on the Road and Headed for Shank Hall. Shepherd Express, August 5, 2021.
- ^ "The Bobby Lees". Tinnitist. July 22, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
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