The Bobby Lees

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The Bobby Lees
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

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]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

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

References[edit]

  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.