Tim Vesely

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Tim Vesely
Tim Vesely performing with the Rheostatics at Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario, 2007
Tim Vesely performing with the Rheostatics at Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario, 2007
Background information
Born December 10, 1963 (1963-12-10) (age 44)
Origin Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Genre(s) Indie rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Bass, guitar
Years active 1980–present
Associated acts Rheostatics
L’Étranger
The Violet Archers
Great Aunt Ida
Website www.thevioletarchers.com

Tim Vesely (born December 10, 1963) is a Canadian musician and songwriter. He is best known as the bassist for the indie rock band Rheostatics, in which he shared lead vocal duties with bandmates Dave Bidini and Martin Tielli. Vesely announced his departure from the Rheostatics on September 8, 2006 and played his final show with the band on March 30, 2007 at Massey Hall.

Vesely was also a member of L’Étranger, recording that band's final album, Sticks and Stones, in 1986. In 2005, he released the debut album The End of Part One with his new project, The Violet Archers.

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