- by Vicky Ndukwe
Bobby Conn: Vocals/Songwriter
Colby Stark: Drums
Nick Macri: Bassist
Pearly Sweets: Keyboard
Monica BouBou: Violin/Organ
Sled: Guitar
Bobby Conn whose real name is Robert Robert Conn (both grandparents were called Robert) gained notoriety on Chicago’s live scene for his onstage antics. Famed for dressing as a priest and performing covered in mud the self proclaimed anti Christ has turned his musical attentions to the political salvation of the American people.
It was the release of ‘Rise up ‘in 1998 and his habit of distributing $20 dollar bills to audience members that gained the 5ft4 blue eyeshadow wearing artist, recognition outside of Chicago.
Current album Homelands is the first collaboration with Conns new musical family the Glass Gypsies
1997 Bobby Conn – Truckstop
1998 Rise Up! – Atavistic
2001 The Golden Age – Thrill Jockey
2004 The Homelands – Thrill Jockey

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