Roberts began performing in a house band for the Blue Note Cafe in Winnipeg under the moniker Bad Brad Roberts and the St. His musical career began with a Bachelor's degree with Honours from University of Winnipeg in 1986. Read Full Bio Bradley Kenneth Roberts (born January 10, 1964, in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is the lead singer and guitarist for the Canadian folk-rock band Crash Test Dummies. The band gradually evolved into The Crash Test Dummies. Bradley Kenneth Roberts (born January 10, 1964, in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is the lead singer and guitarist for the Canadian folk-rock band Crash Test Dummies.