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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: "Sushi Girl" Single (1981)
A Surreal New Wave Nibble The Tubes’ “Sushi Girl” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 9, 1981, on Capitol Records (catalogue: CL 219). Backed with “Mr. Hate,” this eccentric new wave track, written by the band, was from their sixth album, The Completion Backward Principle. Produced by David Foster, the A-side’s satirical lyrics and quirky melody parodied exotic romance and consumerism. The single was a UK only release. Single Overview Label: Capitol Records

The Tubes
Oct 8, 19811 min read


The Tubes: "Smokin’ Rock & Roll" Advert (1978)
The Tubes’ "Smokin’ Rock & Roll" , a one-page advert in Creem Magazine , September 1, 1978.

The Tubes
Aug 31, 19781 min read


Take a Right at the Radio Shack Article: 1975
The Tubes invade Creem – satire, TVs, and total rock chaos! one-page Creem Magazine, December 1, 1975. More Tubes madness added weekly.

The Tubes
Dec 1, 19751 min read


The Tubes: "The Tubes Work on So Many Levels" Review (1975)
The Tubes’ "The Tubes Work on So Many Levels" , a one-page album review in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1975.

The Tubes
Nov 1, 19751 min read


The Tubes: "The Tubes Have Arrived!" Advert (1975)
The Tubes’ "The Tubes Have Arrived!" , a one-page advert in Circus Magazine , September 1, 1975.

The Tubes
Aug 31, 19751 min read
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