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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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meekmeeks wrote:
tim rogers is the wisest man in australian music
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cruncho wrote:
hey all! check out www.posse.com/store/cruncho/10182, you can buy cheap tix 2 you am i's a walk in the park gig there! and please spread the word too thanks!
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lukeyhenriques wrote:
the best band ever
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paperboy wrote:
Review/photo of You Am I at Splendour in the Grass Festival - "...Tim runs through all his ‘borrowed from the greats’ rock moves including his take on the Pete Townshend windmill..."
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saulvillalba wrote:
great band! Berlin Chair & Beau Geste my favourite
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zoobird wrote:
good shit.
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riff81 wrote:
Best band in the universe.
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rohanso wrote:
january aught two it was, saw a bloke in red cords and pajama top struttin and stretchin abackstage it was, bigdayout92 itwas (the 1st 1) clouds parted, they started, i, elated, ran to get me thenyoung acid-head friends (sent inside by the darkness and quiet they was). soon enuf, this trio fucked us all up good, power, pop, pristinity. then a power failure i recall, momentary like. neverthefuckenless, a performerance we shall treasure, a moment of knowinnessnoness, this was something unusually special and in yrs to come delivered suchlikeness. gawd bless these troubaboymusolads.
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Liam_Dolbey wrote:
where can I download You Am I albums, link?
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Dr_Wally wrote:
Wally Raffles - my fave track
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lusion01 wrote:
this is rock
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anniemlb wrote:
smells like teen spirit
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lmdo wrote:
I have a golden plains ticket, where these guys are playing. iIcan't go myself because I am injured. I am willing to accept the best offer, I can be anywhere in melbourne today or later tonight for pick up, msg me asap
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Teneal wrote:
Totally one of the all-time great Australian bands.... and extremely underrated! Most unfortunate :(
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robotpwnsyou wrote:
much love for tim for almost killing missy higgins ages ago
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jordanswe wrote:
Vote for You Am I in the Australian and New Zealand rock league here
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AndreaUrbanFox wrote:
30 second preview suck hairy balls and makes me never want to listen to the band again
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DJginjay wrote:
Hats off. What a record. Been fangin for this for sooo long and now it's here... Just hope they give The Piano Up The Tree a good ol' go at the Zoo. Incredible song. Givin' Up and Getting Fat has not got out of my head for weeks!
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ConnyG wrote:
Ok, Dilettantes is fucking amazing.
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ConnyG wrote:
Got Dilattentes today. Haven't heard all of it yet, but soon shall. Pretty great so far.
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chellegray, averagejoe_taco and 6 other people added You Am I to their libraries. 3 hours ago
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BlackCoffeeDuck wrote about You Am I in My Ausmusic Month 100 greatest Aussie songs by Me + Gareth Liddiard's top 5 tracks. Tuesday afternoon
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cruncho added You Am I to the lineup of Hoodoo Gurus, You Am I, Dallas Crane, Kisschasy, and The Pictures at albert park.... 21 days ago
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OliverSmiff added You Am I to the lineup of Soundgarden at Molson Park. 24 days ago
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