King Cobb Steelie (c.1997)
clockwise from bottom left: Kevan Byrne, Kevin Lynn,
Mike Armstrong and Al Okada (?)

• Mike Armstrong - Percussion
  
• Kevan Byrne - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
  
• Don Pyle - Samples
  
• Sam Cino - Drums
  
• Kevin Lynn - Bass
  
• Al Okada - Guitar
  
• Gary Dutch - (self titled album only)

Formed : Guelph, Ontario in 1992

Reside : Parkdale (Toronto, Ontario)

   King Cobb Steelie is probably the best band you've never heard of. They have been called 'Toronto Dub Legends', and that they are. A fabulous mixture of all sorts of styles: rock, dub, world and pop. KCS were formed in 1992 at the Univeristy of Guelph. Kevan, Kevin, Gary Dutch and Al Okoda were either attending U of G or living in Guelph. Their music is witty and intelligent, which is probably why they've been dropped from their label.  They are a great live act. Getting the members right isn't all that easy. Kevan and Kevin have been there since the beginning, the rest are around for short stints. The current line up is Kevan Byrne, Kevin Lynn and Mike Armstrong. Their guests for some performances and on the albums include Michelle McAdorey (ex-Crach Vegas), Tamara Williamson and Spooky Ruben. Don Pyle, who was a part-time member and produced their first album was a member of Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet.

• King Cobb Steelie - 7" single with Duotang & One's a Heifer (1993 Indie)
• Self Titled (1993 A&M)
• Project Twinkle (1994 Lunamouth)
• Junior Relaxor (1997 EMI)
• Mayday (2000 Rykodisc)

• Have a Song (1998 CFNY ) Rare to Air Vol. 3

Web Sites :

KCS band site (v1)
King Cobb Steelie official site

To view King Cobb Steelie's performance at the 2000 NXNE click here

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