Nicky Bomba

Nicky Bomba
Nicky Bomba
	Bomba, as a member of John Butler Trio, performing at the 2012 Southbound Festival
Background information
Birth name	Nicholas Caruana
Born	7 September 1963 (age 61); Malta
Origin	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres	Reggae, funk, roots, jazz, ska, mento
Instrument(s)	Drums, percussion, guitar, vocals
Years active	1978–present
Labels	Transmitter; FOUR FOUR
Website	nickybomba.com

Nicholas Caruana (born 7 September 1963), also known as Nicky Bomba, is an Australian musician and singer-songwriter. He is the leader of the ARIA Award-winning Melbourne Ska Orchestra, frontman of his band, Bomba, as well as the former drummer and percussionist of John Butler Trio (2003–04, 2009–13). He has performed in other acts and as a solo artist.^[1] His youngest sister, Danielle Caruana, (who performs as Mama Kin), is married to his former bandmate, John Butler. His older brother, Michael Caruana, is a member of Bomba and of Mama Kin's backing band.

^ Spencer, Chris; McHenry, Paul; Nowara, Zbig (2007) [1989]. "Bomba, Nicky". The Who's Who of Australian Rock. Moonlight Publishing. ISBN 978-1-86503-891-9. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2010. Note: [on-line] version was expanded from the 2002 edition.

[WhosWho-1] Spencer, Chris; McHenry, Paul; Nowara, Zbig (2007) [1989]. "Bomba, Nicky". The Who's Who of Australian Rock. Moonlight Publishing. ISBN 978-1-86503-891-9. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2010. Note: [on-line] version was expanded from the 2002 edition.

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