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The following is a complete chronology of various line-ups of Oingo Boingo and The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, from 1972 until 1995.
ImageNameYears ActiveInstruments1972–1976lead and backing vocalsMarie-Pascale Elfman [2]1972–1978lead vocalsMatthew Bright [1]1972upright bassGene Cunningham [1]1972–1974rhythm guitarAs a rock band, Oingo Boingo started as a ska and punk -influenced [6] [7] new wave octet, achieving significant popularity in Southern California. During the mid-1980s, the band adopted a more pop-oriented style, until a significant genre change to alternative rock in 1994.
May 8, 2023 · With Elfman as frontman joined by guitarist Steve Bartek, keyboardist Richard Gibbs, bassist Kerry Hatch, drummer Johnny “Vatos” Hernandez, and Leon Schneiderman, Sam “Sluggo” Phipps, and ...
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Mar 13, 2018 · The opening song “Grey Matter (on which the boys use special xylophones developed by saxophonist Leon Schneiderman),” begins with Danny telling the listener to ignore the negativity of modern life and to think for themselves.
The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo was an American surrealist street theatre troupe, formed by performer and director Richard Elfman in 1972. The group was led by Richard until 1976, when his brother Danny Elfman took over.
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Oingo Boingo. A new wave band popular in the ‘80s for its upbeat mix of pop, rock, ska, and world music elements. Read Full Biography.
