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Boston, Massachusetts, United States (1986 – 1993, 2004 – 2007, 2009 – present)
Pixies are an American alternative rock band which formed in Boston, Massachusetts, United States in 1986. They consist of Charles Michael Kitridge Thompson IV (vocals, guitar; also known as “Black Francis” and later ‘’Frank Black’‘), Kim Deal (bass, vocals), Joey Santiago (guitar) and David Lovering (drums). The band officially split in 1993 and reunited in 2004. They went on hiatus in 2007, with each band member pursuing projects of their own, only to reunite in 2009, with the announcement of a new tour commencing in Europe that summer.
Although quite popular on alternative rock radio in the US due to heavy airplay of “Monkey Gone to Heaven” and “Here Comes Your Man”, they were never widely popular there. However, they were more successful in Europe, particularly in the UK where they managed three top 40 singles (“Velouria”, “Planet of Sound” and a re-release of “Debaser”).
In 1993, during an interview with BBC Radio 5, Black Francis announced that the band had split - something he had not told his bandmates. After the interview, he called Santiago, who in turn faxed Deal and Lovering the news the next morning. After the split, Black Francis inverted his stage name to Frank Black and embarked on a moderately successful solo career, while Deal resumed her role in The Breeders with her identical twin sister Kelley.
In 2004, the band reunited for a tour - documented in the film loudQUIETloud - and released a new single, “Bam Thwok” that summer.
Although quite popular on alternative rock radio in the US due to heavy airplay of “Monkey Gone to Heaven” and “Here Comes Your Man”, they were never widely popular there. However, they were more successful in Europe, particularly in the UK where they managed three top 40 singles (“Velouria”, “Planet of Sound” and a re-release of “Debaser”).
In 1993, during an interview with BBC Radio 5, Black Francis announced that the band had split - something he had not told his bandmates. After the interview, he called Santiago, who in turn faxed Deal and Lovering the news the next morning. After the split, Black Francis inverted his stage name to Frank Black and embarked on a moderately successful solo career, while Deal resumed her role in The Breeders with her identical twin sister Kelley.
In 2004, the band reunited for a tour - documented in the film loudQUIETloud - and released a new single, “Bam Thwok” that summer.
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Echoes917 wrote:
still can't get over the fact that i saw the MOTHERFUCKING PIXIES! LIVE! my mind is still blown(2)
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tidalwave_ wrote:
still can't get over the fact that i saw the MOTHERFUCKING PIXIES! LIVE! my mind is still blown
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mysecondtime wrote:
it sounds as radiohead members drung in a pub!
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michaoo87 wrote:
Damn, why do I have to live in Poland? They'll never come here... whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy???
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soulbleed wrote:
1am show was fucking awesome. totally worth being hungover as fuck and missing thanksgiving. the 2nd encore was the best when they played all their punk shit. i died.
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Echoes917 wrote:
Last night was the best concert I've ever seen...a life-changing experience.
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ReplicantRoy wrote:
then i feel sorry for you
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NINeINChNAiLS99 wrote:
i'm sorry but surfer rosa and doolittle are the only albums i find worth listening to.
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rockNrollie wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPE2zKbORF0&feature=related a mind-blowing show with placebo --> where is my mind...
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shakemily wrote:
Anyone have the set list from the 1 am show?
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toyboat_toyboat wrote:
saw them tonight. twice. fucking amazing.
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ofgriding wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE <
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Goemans wrote:
Start with Doolittle :D
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AndLou wrote:
wich album can you recommend me ? what is their best album ?
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Echoes917 wrote:
Ahhhh! I can't wait for tonight.
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DavidLostInAcid wrote:
Seeing them and Mew in D.C. on December 1st. Can't f-ing wait!
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soulbleed wrote:
Gouge Away best song ever [2] .. going to see them tomorrow night! they better play it.
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22to25 wrote:
Gouge Away best song ever
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M_akki wrote:
damn surfer rosa is the soundtrack of my adolescence. Every fuckin song (not lyrically,but tempo and mood) fits for a specific moment during it.
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PandaBastard wrote:
You guys make me want to go surfing even though I never have before. Doolittle is one of my favorite albums ever!
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