How old are They Might Be Giants?
They Might Be Giants (often abbreviated as TMBG) is an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 by John Flansburgh and John Linnell….
| They Might Be Giants | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock art rock power pop children’s music geek rock |
| Years active | 1982–present |
How Did They Might Be Giants get their name?
John Flansburgh and John Linnell took the name They Might Be Giants from a film starring George C. Scott as a paranoiac who thinks he’s Sherlock Holmes and Joanne Woodward as his psychiatrist Dr. Watson. “We wanted a name that was outward-looking and paranoid,” explains Linnell.
Are They Might Be Giants one hit wonders?
And while the song is included on lots of 1990s compilations as a one hit wonder sort of thing, real fans know better; They Might Be Giants took a standard and made it a classic.
What genre of music is They Might Be Giants?
Alternative/IndieThey Might Be Giants / Genre
How old is John Flansburgh?
62 years (May 6, 1960)John Flansburgh / Age
How old is John Linnell?
62 years (June 12, 1959)John Linnell / Age
Who is the lead singer Tmbg?
John Linnell
John Conant Flansburgh (born May 6, 1960), commonly called Flans or Flansy, is one half of the alternative-rock duo They Might Be Giants. In 1982, he co-founded the band with John Linnell, and continues to play a primary role in the duo as a songwriter, singer, and musician.
When did dial-a-disc end?
Dial-a-Disc spun its last record sometime in 1991, when technology such as the Sony Walkman, cassette tapes and portable FM radios surpassed the service’s usefulness and musical quality. But for 25 glorious years Dial-a-Disc was a tantalising glimpse into the future possibilities of on-demand music distribution.