Bob was one third of Christchurch indie-art oddballs the AXEMEN (along with drummer Stuart Page and guitarist Steve McCabe). Steve and Bob were the band’s songwriters, and they were both prolific and competitive by nature.
The Nudie Suits song 'Lil' Too Loose There' is written about Bob Cardy.
During his years in the AXEMEN Bob Cardy went by the name Bob Brannigan.
Robert Cardy - vocals, guitar
Stuart Page - drums
Danny Mañetto - bass, cello
John Segovia - guitar, bass, vocals
Rich Mixture - drums, bass, guitar, keyboards
Tony Rush - bass
Mark Petersen - guitar, bass, vocals
Matt Brown - guitar
Glen Casey - keyboards
Sam Kett - bass, vocals
Stuart Kett - drums
Ben Maitland - guitar
Brad Walkington - guitar
Cameron Rowe - keyboards, bass