The Inbreds

The Inbreds
Mike O'Neill and Dave Ullrich
Mike O'Neill and Dave Ullrich
Background information
OriginKingston, Ontario, Canada
GenresAlternative rock
Years active1992–1998, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012
Labels
MembersMike O'Neill
Dave Ullrich
Websiteinbreds.com

The Inbreds were a Canadian alternative rock band formed in 1992. Originally from Kingston, Ontario,[1] the band relocated to Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1996 and remained based there until breaking up in 1998. The band was a duo, consisting of vocalist/bassist Mike O'Neill and drummer Dave Ullrich.

Three of the four albums released during the band's existence reached number one on the Canadian national campus radio charts, and the band received two Juno nominations. The band was prominent in Canadian indie rock circles throughout the 1990s and were known for their unique, minimalist bass and drums approach,[2] and melodies and harmonies which drew on classic pop music influences such as The Beatles and The Beach Boys.[3]

  1. ^ "Kingston's Inbreds don't need guitars". Toronto Star, July 8, 1993.
  2. ^ "The Inbreds didn't expect to find success: But innovative Juno-nominated duo is making some big waves". Calgary Herald, March 7, 1996.
  3. ^ "Reinventing the rhythm section: Inbreds carve a new path with bass, drums...and nothing else". Toronto Star, January 25, 1996.