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Brooklyn, New York, United States (1982 – present)
They Might Be Giants (TMBG) are an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 in Brooklyn, New York, United States by John Flansburgh (vocals, guitar) and John Linnell (vocals, keyboards, accordion). During TMBG’s early years Flansburgh and Linnell were frequently accompanied by a drum machine. In the early nineties, TMBG became a full band. Currently, the members of TMBG are Flansburgh, Linnell, Marty Beller, Dan Miller, and Danny Weinkauf.
They are best known for an unconventional and experimental style of alternative music. Over their career, the group has found success on the modern rock and CMJ charts. More recently they have found success in the children’s music genre, and in theme music for several television programs and films.
To date, TMBG have released 14 studio albums. Flood has been certified platinum and their children’s music album Here Come the ABCs has been certified gold. The band also won a Grammy Award in 2002 for their song “Boss of Me”, which served as the theme to Malcolm in the Middle. The band has sold over 4 million records.
Linnell and Flansburgh (often nicknamed “the two Johns” or “John and John”) first met as teenagers growing up in Lincoln, Massachusetts. They began writing songs together while attending Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School but didn’t officially form a band at that time.
To date, TMBG have released 14 studio albums. Flood has been certified platinum and their children’s music album Here Come the ABCs has been certified gold. The band also won a Grammy Award in 2002 for their song “Boss of Me”, which served as the theme to Malcolm in the Middle. The band has sold over 4 million records.
Linnell and Flansburgh (often nicknamed “the two Johns” or “John and John”) first met as teenagers growing up in Lincoln, Massachusetts. They began writing songs together while attending Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School but didn’t officially form a band at that time.
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Ultimosis wrote:
I've been a fan of TMBG for close to my entire life, and I just finally saw them live the other night. They did not disappoint, it was an amazing show.
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YOMOTHAINLAW wrote:
a small part of me wishes they progressed further into the else's sound. if i wanted throwback i would just spin the pink album again
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bazinko wrote:
Every album sucks in its own way too, right?
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mecbirdhouse wrote:
Every album is terrific in it's own way.
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Sosen wrote:
When you're following an angel, does it mean you have to throw your body off a building?
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OctopusGuy wrote:
The Else is a very good album. [2]
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akauser wrote:
The Else and The Spine are better than Join Us.
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Gageaz wrote:
john henry is the best you all know this to be true [2]
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Cox_of_Seagulls wrote:
The Else is a very good album.
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bazinko wrote:
Hair metal.
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skmelanie wrote:
TMBG: somewhere between R.E.M. and your high school science club.
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joekickasss wrote:
john henry is the best you all know this to be true
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lyooonya wrote:
STAY ROCK \Ь/
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Pensi wrote:
Despite the label of 'Children's music' I still love the hell out of the Here Comes Science album.
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YOMOTHAINLAW wrote:
long tall weekend feels like a b-side album, except the songs are actually b-quality
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bazinko wrote:
Long Tall Weekend demands more love, people!
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hardoncollider wrote:
I luff dem johns
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ladysubrosa wrote:
oh my god. the artist profile picture right now is amazing.
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Ryantalope wrote:
Crazy cover of 'Birdhouse In Your Soul' : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB8S0vKjBmM
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akauser wrote:
The profile picture doesn't need to change anymore. That picture is perfect.
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We're playing in LONDON next week!
19 Jun 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/theymightbegiants
Myspace friends in LONDON! TMBG play two shows next weekend
http://bit.ly/tmbg-royal2 and for FAMILIES
http://bit.ly/tmbg-royal1. Cambridge is SOLD OUT.To expedite more
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