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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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about Pixies
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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Pixies Get Their Own Skate Shoes Date: 24 Nov 2009
Pitchfork -
If you're the kind of person who spends your days grinding rails while humming "Debaser" to yourself, then we've got the perfect shoe for you. Slicing Up Eyeballs points out that Vans has introduced a line of Pixies -themed skate shoes, which are on sale now. The Death to the Pixies shoes are available in slip-on and Sk 8-Hi hi-top varieties. They feature the iconic early Pixies poster/T-shirt ...
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Pixies Celebrate Milestone for Fans of a Cult Album Date: 24 Nov 2009
New York Times -
The Pixies’ show on Monday at Hammerstein Ballroom was sturdy, dutiful and not particularly thrilling.
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Pixies On Fallon Date: 23 Nov 2009
antiMUSIC -
The Pixies have been confirmed to appear on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"
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