The Black Lips are from Atlanta, Georgia (aka A-Town) where they formed in 2000. Formed by Cole Alexander, bassist Jared Swilley, and guitarist Ben Eberbaugh. The band has been few some line up changes, following the death of Ben Eberbaugh - who died in a freak car accident in 2006. The rest of the boys decided to carry on as the Black Lips and signed to Bomp! Records, which is also the old record company of the Brian Jonestown Massacre and the current label of the Warlocks (2 of my all time favorite bands).
For a small band like the Black Lips they have certainly had their share of adventures. The Black Lips have been to and fled India, played at Austin's South by Southwest, had profiles in Spin & Rolling Stone, performed a night on Conan, and were on the soundtrack for the 500 Days of Summer movie.
Varsity Theater tickets are on sale now for the Black Lips' show on Saturday, April 3rd. The band Box Elders opens the show.
I will DEFINITELY see you at the show!!
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