Bodyjar is an Australian punk rock band based in Melbourne, which has been together since 1994, when they changed their name from ‘Helium’. Their song “Not The Same” was also featured in the video game Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3. Bodyjar have released 7 albums, 6 of which were recorded in studio and their latest which is a live recording entitled ‘Is It Alive’. The band still contains 2 of its original members, Cameron Baines (lead vocals/guitar) and Grant Relf (Bass). Drummer Shane Wakker has been in the band since 2005, after replacing long-time drummer Ross Heatherington and Tom Read (guitar/vocals) completes the line-up.
Despite having their commercial peak seemingly behind them, Bodyjar remain a major attraction on the all-ages circuit in Australia, and continue to tour and play festivals. Selections from their discography have also been repackaged and released for the American and Japanese markets, where they have consolidated live followings.
Band members are also part of other side projects – Daughters of the Rich and Burn the City. |
