The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips were formed in 1983 by Wayne Coyne, his brother Mark, Michael Ivins, and Richard English. Mark later left, with Wayne taking over vocal duties and becoming the primary songwriter. The band's name originated from a high school rumor about a girl contracting herpes, which the Coyne brothers found amusing. Known for their theatrical live performances, Wayne often descends from an alien mother ship, floats across the audience in a bubble, and pours fake blood on himself. Their shows feature confetti cannons, lasers,
and dancers, creating psychedelic experiences that have become their trademark.