Bob Vylan Biography: Members, Ages, Net Worth, Origin, Albums, Controversy, Songs

Bob Vylan is a provocative English punk-rap duo based in London, blending punk rock, hip hop, grime, and hardcore with sharp critiques of the British establishment, inequality, racism, sexism, and homophobia.

Formed in 2017 by vocalist-guitarist Bobby Vylan and drummer Bobbie Vylan, the pair—known collectively as “the Bobs”—gained notoriety for their raw energy and unfiltered activism, including controversial chants at Glastonbury 2025 that led to visa revocations and investigations.

Profile

• Members’ Real Names: Pascal Robinson-Foster (Bobby Vylan), Wade Laurence George (Bobbie Vylan)
• Stage Name: Bob Vylan
• Active From: 2017
• Origin: Ipswich, England
• Active Until: Ongoing
• Nationality: English
• Occupation: Musicians, Poets, Activists
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $1.5 million

Early Life and Members

Bobby Vylan (Pascal Robinson-Foster)

• Date of Birth: 1991
• Age: 34
• Place of Birth: Ipswich, Suffolk, England
• Ethnicity: Black British
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Unknown
• Early Life: Raised between Ipswich and London’s Stepney Green, immersed in grime and punk subcultures.

Began writing verses as a teenager around 2004, performing slam poetry as Nee Hi with BBC coverage in the mid-2000s.

Joined grime collective Ear 2 da Street and worked as a youth mentor, performing at the Black and Asian Police Association conference in 2005.

Influenced by economic hardship and racism, he channeled experiences into music for empowerment.

Bobbie Vylan (Wade Laurence George)

• Date of Birth: 1990s
• Age: 30s
• Place of Birth: English
• Ethnicity: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Unknown
• Early Life: Limited public details due to privacy focus; met Bobby in a London bar in 2017, bonding over shared DIY ethos and musical influences like Whitney Houston.

Contributes to the band’s high-energy percussion, emphasizing collaborative creativity in their punk-rap fusion.

Formation

Bob Vylan formed in Ipswich in 2017 when Bobby Vylan (Pascal Robinson-Foster) met Bobbie Vylan (Wade Laurence George) in a London bar.

Neither are Bob Dylan fans—the name was chosen for its humor.

Drawing from Bobby’s poetry background and Bobbie’s drumming, they debuted just two weeks later.

Embracing a DIY approach via their Ghost Theatre label, they hand-delivered early releases, releasing four singles and two EPs (Dread and Vylan) in their first year.

Their chemistry fueled a sound critiquing systemic issues, quickly building a cult following through raw, confrontational gigs.

Career

Since 2017, Bob Vylan has risen as a vital voice in punk-rap, selling out venues and charting with politically charged albums.

Debut We Live Here (2020) was self-released after industry rejection for being “too extreme,” addressing police violence and racism.

They supported The Offspring and Biffy Clyro, played Reading and Leeds (2021), and headlined festivals.

Bob Vylan Presents the Price of Life (2022) hit UK No. 18, winning Kerrang! Best Album and MOBO Best Alternative Act.

Humble as the Sun (2024) earned NME praise as “electrifying and empowering.”

Known for intense live shows with crowd-surfing and activism—like pro-Palestine chants at Glastonbury 2025, leading to BBC backlash, police probes, and US visa revocations—they’ve collaborated with Amyl and the Sniffers and Kid Kapichi.

As of 2025, they tour Europe amid controversies, maintaining ~230K monthly Spotify listeners.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @bobbyvylan
• TikTok Handle: @bobvylan
• YouTube Channel: Bob Vylan

Personal Life

Bobby Vylan

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: Unknown
• Children: One
• Dating History: Unknown

Bobbie Vylan

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Dating History: Unknown

Net Worth

Bob Vylan’s collective net worth is estimated at $500,000 to $1.5 million, from album sales (three charting releases), streaming (~230K monthly Spotify listeners), tours (including North America 2024), merchandise, and awards.

Their DIY label Ghost Theatre and social media (112K Instagram followers) add revenue via ads ($200/post) and endorsements aligned with activism.

Growth spiked post-2022 breakthrough, despite 2025 controversies impacting US plans.

Discography

Studio Albums:

• We Live Here (2020)
• Bob Vylan Presents the Price of Life (2022)
• Humble as the Sun (2024)

EPs:

• Dread (2019)
• Vylan (2017)
• Lunch EP (2018)

Notable Singles:

• “We Live Here” (2020)
• “The Price of Life” (2022)
• “Humble as the Sun” (2023)
• “Dream Big” (2024)

Compilations:

• Bob Vylan Presents the Price of Life (Deluxe) (2022)
• We Live Here (Deluxe) (2021)