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Pixies

American alternative rock band

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Pixies is an American alternative rock band that emerged in the 1980s and helped shape the sound of alternative rock music. The group is considered influential for their distinctive style and impact on the development of the alternative rock genre.

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Origin: Boston, Massachusetts , U.S.
Genres: Alternative rock indie rock noise pop punk rock
Works: Discography songs
Years active: 1986–1993 2004–present
Labels: 4AD Elektra Cooking Vinyl Spin Art Artemis Pixiesmusic PIAS BMG
Spinoffs: The Breeders Frank Black and the Catholics Grand Duchy The Martinis
Members: Black Francis Joey Santiago David Lovering Emma Richardson [ pl ]
Past members: Kim Deal Paz Lenchantin

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The Pixies are an American alternative rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1986. The original lineup consisted of Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals) and David Lovering (drums). The Pixies are associated with the 1990s alternative rock boom, and draw on elements including punk rock and surf rock. Their music is known for dynamic "loud-quiet-loud" shifts and song structures. Francis is the primary songwriter; his often surreal lyrics cover offbeat subjects such as extraterrestrials, incest, and biblical violence.

The Pixies' debut release was the mini-LP Come On Pilgrim (1987), followed by the albums Surfer Rosa (1988), Doolittle (1989), Bossanova (1990) and Trompe le Monde (1991). They disbanded in 1993. The Pixies found only modest success in the US, but were more successful in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe. Their alternative rock sound influenced acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead, Modest Mouse, the Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.