After arriving in Australia in 1996, he acted on TV and played
bass guitar for 3 years with Relax with Max, then (with
vocals) Funky Fresh, Kaliopi and his own smaller
combos. Wylie eventually diversified into comedy performance
and radio as well, hosting his own show, Wyliewood, for
two years. He also developed an abiding bond with indigenous
Australians.
Wylie J joined
Grand Wazoo in late 1997, and has been
on the Band’s frontline since—including international
touring and appearing often in the media. He is
Grand Wazoo’s lead
male singer and MC, with a velvet Soul voice and a cheeky onstage
persona.