Born in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, to South African parents, he attended Loyola High School and McGill University. Roberts formed the band that was eventually known as William in 1993. The band's name was changed to Northstar in 1996. Although the band gained some notice in independent rock circles, they couldn't break through to a national audience, and broke up in 1998. Roberts' bandmate George Donoso went on to significant success in indie rock circles with The Dears, but Roberts struggled for several years afterward.
These are photos from concerts where The Sam Roberts Band played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
The Tragically Hip / The Sam Roberts Band / Arkells Jun 27, 2009 Wiarton, ON, Canada Uploaded by Geoff M
