An idiosyncratic outfit, the Tubes are as much a group of social satirists as they are a rock band. After forming in Arizona in the late 1960s, the original members moved to San Francisco where they built a following thanks to their outrageously theatrical live shows. Songwriter and vocalist Fee Waybill would dress up as a variety of characters, each a parody of a popular cultural archetype (the wasted rock star Quay Lewd was one of his most famous). The song “White Punks on Dope” became a radio favorite, but the band’s albums never fared well commercially; nevertheless, the Tubes recorded through the ‘70s and ‘80s (including concept albums like 1979’s television-themed REMOTE CONTROL). The success of pop-minded, early-‘80s singles like “Talk to You Later” and “She’s a Beauty” raised the band’s profile, but they broke up in ’85. They later reunited and continued touring and recording into the 2000s.
She's A Beauty
Talk To Ya Later
White Punks On Dope
What Do You Want From Life
Sushi Girl
Their self-titled debut album was released in 1975 and featured the single "White Punks on Dope."
In 1983, their single "She's a Beauty" became a top-10 hit in the U.S.
The band's music video for "She's a Beauty" received significant airplay during the early days of MTV.
The Tubes also had a role in the 1980 film "Xanadu," where they performed the rock segment of the cross-genre song "Dancin'" alongside a big band.
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