Bob's Your Uncle was a Canadian alternative rock band formed in Vancouver.[1] The band consisted of band founder guitarist Jamie Junger,[2] vocalist and guitarist Sook-Yin Lee, bassist Bernie Radelfinger, harmonica player Peter Lizotte and drummer John Rule.[3] Later to be replaced by drummer Karl Cardosa Aka Charles Pinto. The band's music was characterized by Lee's strong voice and lyrics, and with rock, jazz and blues instrumental accompaniment.[4][5]
The band released its first single, "Talk to the Birds", in 1985, and subsequently released their debut self-titled album in 1986. The band's second album, Tale of Two Legs, came out in 1990, and the band toured in Ontario in support.[6] The band released one more album, Cages, on an independent label.[4]
After Bob's Your Uncle disbanded, Junger founded a follow up band called The Wingnuts, toured with several artists, and pursued a solo career.
Sook-Yin Lee went on to become a VJ for MuchMusic, Canada's music video station, and later an on-air personality for CBC Radio, hosting Definitely Not the Opera and acting in films.[7]
Year | Title | Label |
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1986 | Bob's Your Uncle | Criminal Records and Tapes |
1990 | Tale of Two Legs | Doctor Dream Records |
1993 | Cages | Zulu Records |
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