Richard Elfman founded the theatrical troupe The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo. In 1978 the remnants of the Mystic Knights formed together under lead singer Danny Elfman as the band Oingo Boingo. The hyperkinetic ska-flavored New Wave band is characterized by their manic live performances and eclectic range of songs; Elfman and the band performed for a remarkable twenty years.
The band from Los Angeles, California, USA, a pared-down version of the theatrical troupe The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, released eight major albums and two live compilations, each containing songs that varied from fast-paced ska to soulful jazz to emotional rock to off-kilter pop.
Members
198020002020
Gene Cunninghamoriginal
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Leon Schneidermanalto saxophone, background vocals, baritone saxophone, original, percussion
Dale Turnerbackground vocals, guitar, original, percussion, trombone, trumpet
Sam "Sluggo" Phippsbackground vocals, clarinet, flute, percussion, sopranino saxophone, tenor saxophone
Danny Elfmanguitar, lead vocals, percussion, sitar, trombone, violin
Steve Bartekaccordion, background vocals, guitar, percussionJohnny "Vatos" Hernandezdrums (drum set), percussion
John Avilaaccordion, background vocals, bass guitar, bass synthesizer, percussion
Matthew Brightbass guitar, original
Marie-Pascale Elfmanlead vocals, original
Richard Elfmanoriginal, percussion
Kerry Hatchbackground vocals, bass guitar, bass synthesizer, percussion
Richard Gibbsbackground vocals, keyboard, percussion, synthesizer, tromboneMike Bacichbackground vocals, keyboard
Carl Gravesbackground vocals, keyboard, synthesizer
Marc Mannkeyboard, sampler
Warren FitzgeraldguitarDoug Lacyaccordion, percussion, trombone
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