Artist description The Fantastic Leslie is a pop/rock band built around entertainment, goodwill to all, and the odd Muppet song. With sharp, tasty songs, the band has developed an original repertoire that's addictive, chewy, and meaningful. Live performances rock arse something drastic and are always tub-thumpingly audience active.

Music Style pop, rock

Musical Influences Tom Petty, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Pink Floyd, Traveling Wilburys, ELO, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Dr Who

Similar Artists Ben Folds Five, The Beatles, some people say Barenaked Ladies.

Artist History We started playing shows in 1998. We've rocked the arses off folks ever since in a non-stop blast of audience-active gigs at theatres, pubs and clubs throughout Australia, details of which can be found at www.fantasticleslie.com. Our EP, 'a tiny mark', was officially launched on 1 July 1999, and is officially damn good.

Group Members Cameron Bruce, a genuinely nice bloke who can't handle the cold. James Fletcher, a tall funky person. Tom Gleeson, a thin chops-buster. Andrew Hansen, who's pretty easy to get along with.

Instruments Keyboards, bass, drums, guitar, and 4 voices

Albums a tiny mark

Press Reviews "This refreshing blend of soaring melodies, rinkydink piano riffs and a clever balance of silly, sentimental and stinging lyrics will leave you itching to get to a live gig." - Drum Media, no. 451

Location Sydney, NSW - Australia

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