Babacar (band)

Babacar was a short-lived rock supergroup formed in England, featuring former members of Shelleyan Orphan, the Cure, and Presence.^[1] The group released a self-titled album in 1998.^[2]

Babacar
Babacar in 1998 (L-R: Rob Steen, Caroline Crawley, Jemaur Tayle, Roberto Soave, Boris Williams)
Background information
Origin	England
Genres	Rock
Labels	Absolute A Go Go
Past members	Caroline Crawley Roberto Soave Rob Steen Jemaur Tayle Boris Williams

History

Before forming Babacar, vocalist Caroline Crawley was a member of Shelleyan Orphan until their breakup in 1993.^[1][3] Several other members had associations with The Cure. Drummer Boris Williams (longtime partner of Crawley) was the Cure's drummer until 1994.^[4] Bassist Roberto Soave had occasionally filled in for Cure bassist Simon Gallup.^[5] Soave and guitarist Rob Steen had previously been members of Presence which had been founded by another former member of the Cure, Lol Tolhurst.^[6] Soave and Williams had also collaborated with Shelleyan Orphan.^[5]

The band released their self-titled debut album in 1998. The album included a guest appearance by another former Cure member, Porl Thompson.^[7] Another member of Shelleyan Orphan, guitarist Jemaur Tayle, later joined the band but had not played on the album.^[7] The band dissolved in 2000.^[8]

Members

• Caroline Crawley – vocals
• Roberto Soave – bass guitar
• Rob Steen – guitar
• Jemaur Tayle – guitar
• Boris Williams – drums

Special guests/additional personnel

• Porl Thompson – guitar, banjo
• Bruno Ellingham – violin
• Tristan Powell – e-bow

Discography

Albums

• Babacar (1998)

Singles

• "Midsummer"

B-sides

• "Butterfly"
• "Celtic Air"