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• • • • • • • • • • Website Members • • • • Past members • • The Pixies are an American band formed in 1986 in,. The original line-up was composed of (vocals, rhythm guitar), (lead guitar), (bass, backing vocals) and (drums). The band disbanded acrimoniously in 1993, but reunited in 2004. After Deal left in 2013, the Pixies hired as a touring bassist; she was replaced the same year by, who became a permanent member in 2016. The Pixies were associated with the 1990s boom, and draw on elements including. Their music is known for its dynamic 'loud-quiet' shifts and song structures. Francis is the Pixies' primary songwriter; his often surreal lyrics cover offbeat subjects such as extraterrestrials, incest, and biblical violence.

They achieved modest popularity in their home country, but were more successful in the and mainland Europe. Their jarring pop sound influenced bands such as,,,.

Their popularity grew in the years following their break-up, leading to sold-out world tours following their reunion in 2004. Founding member and principal songwriter Guitarist and songwriter (born Charles Michael Kitteridge Thompson IV) met when they lived next to each other in a suite while attending the. Although Santiago was worried about distractions, he noticed Francis played music and the pair began to jam together. Francis embarked on a student exchange trip to Puerto Rico to study Spanish. After six months, he returned to Amherst and dropped out of the university.

Francis and Santiago spent 1984 working in a warehouse, with Francis composing songs on his acoustic guitar and writing lyrics on the subway train. The pair formed a band in January 1986. Two weeks later, Francis placed an advertisement seeking a female bass player who liked both the act and the alternative rock band. Was the only respondent, and arrived at the audition without a bass, as she had never played one before.

She was invited to join the band as she liked the songs Francis showed her. She obtained a bass, and the trio started rehearsing in Deal's apartment. After recruiting Deal, Kim paid for her sister,, to fly to Boston and audition as drummer. Though Francis approved, Kelley was not confident in her drumming, and was more interested in playing songs written by Kim; she later joined Kim's other band, the.

Kim's husband suggested they hire David Lovering, whom Kim had met at her wedding reception. The group arrived at a name after Santiago selected the word 'pixies' randomly from a dictionary, liking how it looked and its definition as 'mischievous little '. The Pixies moved rehearsals to Lovering's parents' garage in mid-1986 and began to play shows at bars in the Boston area. Come on Pilgrim (1987) [ ] While the Pixies were playing a concert with, they were noticed by producer, manager of. He told the band he 'could not sleep until you guys are world famous'.