Flipp
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Flipp is a Minneapolis-based band (1995) which attempted to revive the Glam-rock era of the early 1970s using its combination of tongue-in-cheek social commentary, self-deprecating wit, cartoonish stage costumes and bizarre, non-sensical electronics, pyrotechnics and production elements. (For one outdoor show, the band contracted a helicopter pilot to fly over the crowd and dump hundreds of pounds of Kaboom! cereal over the audience.)
The band was signed to Hollywood Records
and has produced three albums thus far. Members of the band include guitarist Brynn Arens and bass player Cherry Forever (Greg Eidem), who were previously known for their work in the band Rattling Bones
, a New York City
-based hard rock band signed to the Nederlander Management Group. Because of Rattling Bones’ limited recording success (the soundtrack of “Surf Ninjas
;” New Line Cinema
) and subsequent disenchantment with the hard-rock scene, Arens and Eidem returned to Minneapolis/St Paul and created what would become FLIPP. As part of the band’s persona, Arens would retain his stage name while creating three alter egos “Cherry Forever” (Eidem), “Kilo Bale” (Eric Bretl) and “Chia Karaoke” (Arens’ brother Kii.)
Flipp’s first, Self-titled album was released in 1997 to critical praise, and was supported with a busy tour schedule as a front act for Oasis
, Cheap Trick
and other established bands.
Eidem left the group shortly thereafter, to spend more time with his new family. He was replaced on bass by Freaky Useless (Randy Engebritson). In 2001, Arens teamed up with former Kiss
manager Bill Aucoin
to help with the band’s second release. “Blow It Out Your Ass!” was released in 2001.
In 2002, the band was signed to Artemis Records, and released an album entitled "Volume," which was produced by Everclear
frontman Art Alexakis
. Half of the songs from their previous effort were rerecorded for "Volume," and the album included some new songs as well, with many featuring uncredited backing vocals by Alexakis.
Although the band toured incessantly, record sales were lackluster, and the band members started working on side projects. While they have not officially broken up, they have not performed live or recorded anything since 2003.
In early June 2010, Arens, Eidem, and other members of Flipp, Rattling Bones, and Obsession (another side project of Arens) announced on Facebook that they would be getting back together to record a few more songs, however it is doubtful that any of the bands would begin touring again.
The band was signed to Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
and has produced three albums thus far. Members of the band include guitarist Brynn Arens and bass player Cherry Forever (Greg Eidem), who were previously known for their work in the band Rattling Bones
Rattling Bones
Rattling Bones was a New York City-based band from 1991-1993, playing blues-based hard rock reminiscent of Deep Purple and the Black Crowes. The band originally called themselves "Funhouse", and "Obsession", and were based out of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota...
, a New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
-based hard rock band signed to the Nederlander Management Group. Because of Rattling Bones’ limited recording success (the soundtrack of “Surf Ninjas
Surf Ninjas
Surf Ninjas is a 1993 American comedic family film involving martial arts, directed by Neal Israel and written by Dan Gordon. The film stars Ernie Reyes Jr., Rob Schneider, Nicolas Cowan, and Leslie Nielsen...
;” New Line Cinema
New Line Cinema
New Line Cinema, often simply referred to as New Line, is an American film studio. It was founded in 1967 by Robert Shaye and Michael Lynne as a film distributor, later becoming an independent film studio. It became a subsidiary of Time Warner in 1996 and was merged with larger sister studio Warner...
) and subsequent disenchantment with the hard-rock scene, Arens and Eidem returned to Minneapolis/St Paul and created what would become FLIPP. As part of the band’s persona, Arens would retain his stage name while creating three alter egos “Cherry Forever” (Eidem), “Kilo Bale” (Eric Bretl) and “Chia Karaoke” (Arens’ brother Kii.)
Flipp’s first, Self-titled album was released in 1997 to critical praise, and was supported with a busy tour schedule as a front act for Oasis
Oasis (band)
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...
, Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973. The band consists of members Robin Zander , Rick Nielsen , Tom Petersson , and Bun E...
and other established bands.
Eidem left the group shortly thereafter, to spend more time with his new family. He was replaced on bass by Freaky Useless (Randy Engebritson). In 2001, Arens teamed up with former Kiss
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
manager Bill Aucoin
Bill Aucoin
William "Bill" Aucoin was an American band manager, well-known for his work with the rock band Kiss.-Biography:...
to help with the band’s second release. “Blow It Out Your Ass!” was released in 2001.
In 2002, the band was signed to Artemis Records, and released an album entitled "Volume," which was produced by Everclear
Everclear (band)
Everclear is a rock band formed in Portland, Oregon in 1992 best known for their radio hits spanning more than a decade. For most of its existence, Everclear has consisted of Art Alexakis , Craig Montoya , and Greg Eklund . Eklund replaced original drummer Scott Cuthbert in 1994...
frontman Art Alexakis
Art Alexakis
Arthur Paul "Art" Alexakis is best known as the American singer, composer, and lead guitarist of the rock band Everclear. He has been a member of several notable bands, in addition to his own work as a songwriter for other artists...
. Half of the songs from their previous effort were rerecorded for "Volume," and the album included some new songs as well, with many featuring uncredited backing vocals by Alexakis.
Although the band toured incessantly, record sales were lackluster, and the band members started working on side projects. While they have not officially broken up, they have not performed live or recorded anything since 2003.
In early June 2010, Arens, Eidem, and other members of Flipp, Rattling Bones, and Obsession (another side project of Arens) announced on Facebook that they would be getting back together to record a few more songs, however it is doubtful that any of the bands would begin touring again.