Grandadbob are Vanessa Robinson and Dave Johnson, from

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, UK. Their music consists of electronic

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and

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. The name Grandadbob comes from Vanessa's grandfather, Robert Porter, who pronounces himself at the end of the track "Monster" on '' Waltzes for Weirdoes'' as "The real Grandad Bob". They recorded a radio session for Sheffield's

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in 2004, and a session for

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in 2003 which was also broadcast in 2012.

Discography

*''Mudwiggle'' (1999) *''Let's Sick on the Decks'' (2002) *'' Waltzes for Weirdoes'' (2003) *''Garden of Happiness'' (2006) *''Hide Me'' (2006)

References

External links

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on

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British electronic music duos {{UK-band-stub