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The Tubes: (Circus Freaks)
From White Punks on Dope to Broadway-shock hybrids-Fee Waybill in drag, giant TV screens, and songs that mocked glam while wearing it better than most. Theatre-band with a sneer, punk energy in polyester. More stage props collapsing weekly.
The Tubes (May 20, 1978) Tubes Blown / Jinxed Tour Is Halted - NME
A news story from New Musical Express dated May 20, 1978, reporting the cancellation of The Tubes’ major UK tour after an onstage accident. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 20, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Feature THE STORY The Tubes were forced to cancel the remainder of their sold-out British tour after lead singer Fee Waybill fell from the edge of the five-foot stage at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall. He broke his right le
The Tubes
May 20, 1978
The Tubes (June 25, 1976 Release) – “Don't Touch Me There” 7" Single
A theatrical, tongue-in-cheek glam-pop gem, “Don’t Touch Me There” is one of The Tubes’ most memorable singles. Featuring a sizzling duet between Fee Waybill and Re Styles, the song is a playful parody of 1960s girl-group drama wrapped in a Wall of Sound arrangement. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Tubes Label: A&M Date: June 25, 1976 Catalogue: AMS 7239 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Don't Touch Me There” Written by: Ron Nagle, Jane Dornacker Produced by: Ken Scott
The Tubes
Jun 25, 1976
The Tubes (July 6, 1975) Major Multi-Page Feature – Circus Magazine
A wild, in-depth, multi-page Circus Magazine feature on The Tubes, showcasing their outrageous theatrical rock performances, provocative stage personas (including Quay Lewd), and boundary-pushing live shows that blended satire, bondage aesthetics, and high-energy rock ‘n’ roll during their breakthrough mid-1970s period. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Publication: Circus Magazine Date: July 6, 1975 Country: United States Section: Major Multi-Page Feature / Artist ProfileThi
The Tubes
Jul 6, 1975
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