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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. |
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Local bands: The thrill of new music Date: 11 Dec 2009
Houston Chronicle -
Veteran musicians find that familiarity breeds anything but contempt, which explains why bands from the 1960s and '70s are greeted by sold-out crowds at arenas where they expect to hear hits for sometimes exorbitant fees. And it's cross-generational: Post-boomer bands such as the Pixies are also playing their old stuff on tour.
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Pixies and Weird Al Date: 10 Dec 2009
amNewYork -
Spin is reporting that in honor of the album's 20th anniversary, the Pixies are playing a series of concerts this fall dedicated to "Doolittle." They are coming to New York, but no dates are set yet.
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Watch: Pixies Play With "Weird Al", Flea Date: 09 Dec 2009
Pitchfork -
Last month, we told you that "Weird Al" Yankovic was planning to perform the Doolittle track "I Bleed" with members of the Pixies at L.A.'s Echoplex as part of a benefit show for charity Winston's Village . Well, that shit happened. Al didn't change the song to "I Eat", but he did sorta rip it. And there's good-quality YouTube video proof below the fold. (Via Slicing Up Eyeballs .) "Weird Al ...
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Celebrity birthdays on Dec. 6 Date: 06 Dec 2009
Miami Herald -
Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck is 89. Actress JoBeth Williams is 61. Actor Tom Hulce is 56. Actor Kin Shriner is 56. Drummer Rick Buckler of The Jam is 54. Comedian Steven Wright is 54. Guitarist Peter Buck of R.E.M. is 53. Drummer David Lovering of The Pixies is 48. Actress Janine Turner (Northern Exposure) is 47. Director Judd Apatow is 42.
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The Pixies @ DAR Constitution Hall Date: 02 Dec 2009
DCist -
Strange though it may seem, the jury is still out on the Pixies ' live show. For every fan out there who insists that the band's live sets are life-changing, you'll find another who asserts that the Pixies are shoddy performers and always were. Part of the problem is that at this point, the band's considerable legacy weighs heavily in any discussion of its merits, inviting revision ...
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Pixies On Fallon Date: 26 Nov 2009
antiMUSIC -
A top story from this week. The Pixies have been confirmed to appear on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"
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Watch the Pixies on "Fallon" Date: 25 Nov 2009
Pitchfork -
Lately, the Pixies have been playing their classic album Doolittle on tour to celebrate the LP's 20th anniversary. (One more year before Doolittle can buy brew!) They've also been making the late-night rounds. A few weeks ago, they played "Here Comes Your Man" on "The Tonight Show" . And last night, they bashed out album opener "Debaser" on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" . As an online bonus ...
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Pixies Release Skate Shoe Date: 25 Nov 2009
ChartAttack.com -
The Pixies have never stopped being cool, and they won't let you forget it. If playing their 1989 classic Doolittle album in entirety on tour and selling out every date (and even playing with Weird Al !) wasn't enough, they've also struck gold with a merch deal.
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