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Facts about the band Flipper

1. Origin: Flipper is an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California, in 1979.

2. Genre: Punk rock, noise rock, sludge punk.
Their music is known for being slow, heavy, noisy, and intentionally chaotic, unlike most fast punk bands of their time.

3. Members (classic era):

Bruce Loose – vocals, bass

Will Shatter – vocals, bass

Ted Falconi – guitar

Steve DePace – drums

4. Influence:

Flipper is highly influential in the alternative rock and grunge scenes.

Bands like Nirvana, Melvins, Mudhoney, and Sonic Youth have cited Flipper as an inspiration.

Kurt Cobain often wore Flipper shirts and admired the band.

5. Debut Album:

“Album – Generic Flipper” (1982) — considered a punk classic with its slow, heavy, and noisy sound.

6. Other Notable Releases:

Gone Fishin’ (1984)

S*x Bomb (one of their most famous songs)

Public Flipper Limited (live album, 1986)

7. Style and Reputation:

Known for chaotic live performances.

Their music challenged traditional punk rules, making them a cult favorite in underground music.

8. Lineup Changes:

Bassist Will Shatter died in 1987.

The band has had several lineup changes over the years and occasional reunions.

9. 2000s Revival:

In 2006–2008, Krist Novoselic (Nirvana’s bassist) briefly joined Flipper for tours and recording.

10. Legacy:
Flipper is remembered as a pioneering band whose unique, noisy style helped shape grunge and noise rock in the decades that followed.