Founded: 1983
Location: United States
The Flaming Lips are an American psychedelic rock band formed in 1983 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The band currently consists of Wayne Coyne (vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards), Steven Drozd (bass, guitars, keyboards, drums, vocals), Derek Brown (guitars, keyboards, percussion), Matt Duckworth Kirksey (keyboards, percussion, drums) and Nicholas Ley (drums, percussion). Coyne and Drozd have remained the band's only consistent members since 1991, with Coyne being the only remaining founding member following the departure of bassist and keyboardist Michael Ivins in 2021.
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The band was joined by 14-year old Nell Smith for the performance
"[T]he waves of enthusiastic karate chops that follow are joyous."
Hear the seminal LP live this September.
Celebrating the 1999 classic album.
"The Flaming Lips embrace hazy techno sounds."
In which Professor Xavier's band of merry mutants serve as security for Wayne Coyne & co.
"As Coyne taught the audience how to karate chop a large silver balloon with the words "Fuck yeah Hobart" was bounced about the crowd."
"A massive foil balloon spelling out "Fuck Yeah Melbourne" then joins the fun and we immediately feel sorry for those seated in the balcony."
"It's not just music, it's a lifestyle, it's art, it's just being around freaks, so I think I'm made for this life."
And that's just the start.