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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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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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cisco7587 wrote:
first time mew has been in the country and close enuf for me to see. thanks for making mew tickets $60. fuck faces!
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wielkistolec wrote:
Saw them on Friday in Chicago. Best night of my life. 4 b-sides at the beginning, entire Doolittle album, plus 2 encores...Amazing night.
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flamingroses wrote:
ok awesome! Im seeing them tonight in NYC. So no opener at all?
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Trillianforty2 wrote:
Oops, mean to add set list: 1 Dancing the Manta Ray 2 Weird at my School 3 Bailey’s Walk 4 Manta Ray “Doolittle” album 5 Debaser 6 Tame 7 Wave of Mutilation 8 I Bleed 9 Here Comes Your Man 10 Dead 11 Monkey Gone to Heaven 12 Mr. Grieves 13 Crackity Jones 14 La La Love You 15 No. 13 Baby 16 There Goes My Gun 17 Hey 18 Silver 19 Gouge Away First encore 20 Wave of Mutilation (UK Surf) 21 Into the White Second encore 22 Dig for Fire 23 Planet of Sound 24 Where is My Mind? 25 Gigantic
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Trillianforty2 wrote:
Saw them Nov. 19 in Chicago - got there around 7 for a "7:30" show and walked right in and got a great spot. Doors were at 6:30. Bad Lieutenant was supposed to open but had to cancel, so I think that may have deterred some of the line/early crowd. The hall didn't seem to get full until around 8:30. GREAT GREAT GREAT show. I'm a long time (original) die-hard fan and biased, but, truly, they are just ON, absolutely fantastic. Definitely ranks as one of their best shows (maybe the best, actually). You're in for a treat if you've got ticket to see this tour.
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flamingroses wrote:
so anyone who has gone to see them on this tour already, how early did people line up?
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Demon4ikk1966 wrote:
нормальненько!
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lame_flakes wrote:
are those Pixies tribute albums are worth of checking out? ;)
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EatSleepMusic wrote:
YEAAAAH WHO SAW DOLITTLE???? I SAW DOOLITTLE!!! wooooo.
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AnnaIstRad wrote:
I'M SEEING DOOLITTLE! I'M SEEING DOOLITTLE! I'M SEEING DOOLITTLE!
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Wang Theatre, Boston, MA, Boston, United States
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Download the new Doolittle Live Tour EP for free!
6 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/pixies
Head on over to www.pixiesmusic.com to sign up for your FREE Doolittle Live EP, four tracks recorded on October 16 at the Zenith in Paris, on the last night of the European leg of the tour!CLICK HERE . …
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