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The Sleepy Jackson
12+ albums
australianindieindie rockalternativeindie pop
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The Sleepy Jackson is an alternative rock band from Perth, Australia. The band's name was inspired by a former drummer who was narcoleptic. While a series of acclaimed EPs brought Luke Steele and The Sleepy Jackson to the broader musical attention of Australia, it was the release of their 2003 album Lovers that directed significant international focus upon the band. The band revolves around the distinctive vocal style of songwriter Luke Steele. Stemming from a musical family, father Rick Steele is a local blues musician, two of Luke Steele's siblings are also musicians with brother Jesse a former member of The Sleepy Jackson (and currently performing with father Rick in The Hot Biscult Band) and sister Katy, who fronts another Perth indie rock band, Little Birdy. The band formed in 1998 with the original lineup featuring Luke Steele (guitars/vocals), Jesse Steele (drums), and Matthew O’Connor (bass). This lineup recorded a self-titled debut and a subsequent single titled "Miniskirt". Both recordings were independently released. In 2000, as a result of non-musical commitments, Luke Steele suggested that his brother should redirect his attentions and concentrate on other happenings in his life which ultimately resulted in Jesse following his advice and departing the band. The void created by Steele's departure was filled by Paul Keenan (who now drums with Eskimo Joe at their live performances). Along with numerous shows in their hometown of Perth, in late 2000, The Sleepy J
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Lovers
Personality - One Was A Spider One Was A Bird
The Sleepy Jackson
Personality
Personality (One Was A Spider, One Was A Bird)
Devil Was In My Yard
Personality: One Was A Spider, One Was A Bird
Caffeine In The Morning Sun
Yes, I'm A Witch
Good Dancers (Gerling Remix)
He Will Have His Way - The Songs of Tim & Neil Finn
The Sleepy Jackson Ep