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]

The Bobby Lees
The Bobby Lees on concert Maroquinerie, Paris
The Bobby Lees on concert Maroquinerie, Paris
Background information
OriginWoodstock, New York, United States
Genres
Years active2018–present
LabelsAlive Naturalsound Records Ipecac Recordings
MembersSam Quartin
  • Kendall Wind
  • Macky Bowman
  • Nick Casa
Websitewww.thebobbylees.com

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]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Beauty Pageant (February 2, 2018)
  • Beauty Pageant Redux (2019)
  • Skin Suit (July 17, 2020)
  • Bellevue (October 7, 2022)

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "The Bobby Lees". Illinois Entertainer. August 31, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Deming, Mark. "The Bobby Lees". AllMusic. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "The Bobby Lees – Drive". Shindig!. 20 May 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  7. ^ Lanham, Tom (December 30, 2020). "Top 10 rock albums of 2020". San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Bobby Lees Back on the Road and Headed for Shank Hall. Shepherd Express, August 5, 2021.
  9. ^ "The Bobby Lees". Tinnitist. July 22, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2021.