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You Am I is a four-piece Australian alternative rock band, fronted by vocalist/guitarist and songwriter Tim Rogers. They were the first Australian band to have three albums consecutively debut at #1 on the ARIA Charts and are renowned for their energetic live shows.
Tim Rogers formed the first version of the band with his school friend Nick Tischler and his older brother Jaimme in December 1989. This initial line-up was short lived and by the end of 1990 both Nick and Jaimme had left the band. They were replaced by the group’s one-time sound mixer Andy Kent on bass and Mark Tunaley on drums.
The band released several EPs and singles in the early 90s, though the real breakthrough came when Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth caught the band performing at 1993’s Big Day Out festival and was impressed enough to produce their fourth EP, Coprolalia, and later the debut album, Sound As Ever, which went on to win the 1993 ARIA Award for Best Alternative Release.
After the release of their first album, Mark and the band parted company. He was replaced by the charismatic Russell Hopkinson (formerly of Nursery Crimes) creating the core line-up to this day. Since then, the band has been augmented by Davey Lane of The Pictures on guitar.
You Am I had toured the US extensively during the mid 90s, including playing with Soundgarden on the Lollapalooza festival, Red Kross, The Strokes and The Smokin’ Popes to name a few. Despite little success overseas, the band became well known throughout Australia for their Pete Townshend-esque guitar windmills and their upbeat “ponce and thuggery” take on Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Tim Rogers formed the first version of the band with his school friend Nick Tischler and his older brother Jaimme in December 1989. This initial line-up was short lived and by the end of 1990 both Nick and Jaimme had left the band. They were replaced by the group’s one-time sound mixer Andy Kent on bass and Mark Tunaley on drums.
The band released several EPs and singles in the early 90s, though the real breakthrough came when Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth caught the band performing at 1993’s Big Day Out festival and was impressed enough to produce their fourth EP, Coprolalia, and later the debut album, Sound As Ever, which went on to win the 1993 ARIA Award for Best Alternative Release.
After the release of their first album, Mark and the band parted company. He was replaced by the charismatic Russell Hopkinson (formerly of Nursery Crimes) creating the core line-up to this day. Since then, the band has been augmented by Davey Lane of The Pictures on guitar.
You Am I had toured the US extensively during the mid 90s, including playing with Soundgarden on the Lollapalooza festival, Red Kross, The Strokes and The Smokin’ Popes to name a few. Despite little success overseas, the band became well known throughout Australia for their Pete Townshend-esque guitar windmills and their upbeat “ponce and thuggery” take on Rock ‘n’ Roll.
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amiran-LF wrote:
please, where can i download albums?
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JulioBarboza wrote:
I'm Brazillian and i love You Am I! the band is almost unknown here. Just a shame
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ZabelBOOM wrote:
A new default is needed.
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ElvisJericho wrote:
Love, love, love the You Am I. Should be as big in the rest of the world as they are in Australia. IMO - Adding Davey Lane made them twice as good, if that's possible.
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LAWR3NCE wrote:
i used to listen to this band... a lot.
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MuzaffarMusa wrote:
I found them by accident while searching for a song called "Tuesday". Listened to their song, and I was hooked I guess. Will need to listen to their other songs as well...
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EvermoreRocks wrote:
Berlin Chair <3
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goodies006 wrote:
Quickwatson... new album is good, though takes a little time to feel comfortable!
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quickwatson wrote:
What's the new album like?
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Poncecutor wrote:
HI THERE! I was wondering where did you get, "Antiqu Gold" by Kelley Stoltz. Been finding it for a lot of time now, it would really be a great help. Thanks!
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the_axe wrote:
pizza guy
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annavoisanon wrote:
BERLIN CHAIR and PURPLE SNEAKERS :)
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Nobodylikesyou wrote:
Don't let there be something sour in my coffee.
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timmydodgers wrote:
still crazy (about you am i) after all these years.... new album soon!!!??? GBTFLOU tdx
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racoooon wrote:
they remind me of good old rock music of 90's. From Russia with love! cannot get their albums here(((
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idioteque04 wrote:
is the song heavy heart about robin hood? ? ?
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Hirapur wrote:
God, I hope they come back to the UK soon.
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meekmeeks wrote:
tim rogers is the wisest man in australian music
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lukeyhenriques wrote:
the best band ever
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zoobird wrote:
good shit.
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eddieabed wrote about You Am I in Seen Live. yesterday evening
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yeahkook tagged You Am I with ‘seen live’. December 2011
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