Flipp
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Flipp | |
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Minneapolis, Minnesota | |
Genres | |
Years active | 1994-2003, 2016-present |
Labels | |
Members | Brynn Arens Greg Eidem Eric Bretl Eric Vobejda |
Past members | Kii Arens Randy Engebritson Michael Leonard Paul Hanna Drew Fortier Donovan Eidem |
Flipp is an American
History
Formation (1994-1996)
The band formed out of what was supposed to be a fulfillment of a record contract by vocalist
(1997-1999)
The band then entered the studio and recorded their self titled debut album which was co-produced by Arens along with
The band's bassist Greg Eidem, a.k.a. Cherry Forever, decided to leave the band in favor of spending more time with his family. The band then recruited Randy Engebritson, a.k.a. Freaky Useless, as their new bass player.[11]
The band carried on and self-released a live e.p. in 1998 that was packaged in a Flipp cereal box. Due to the ep's unconventional packaging and inability to fit in the CD section of record stores, it had to be displayed by its own which, benefitted the band by organically acting as a billboard for Flipp whenever anyone would walk into a record store.
Flipp then performed at
(2000-2003)
At this time the band had become managed by former Kiss manager Bill Aucoin. Flipp then released their sophomore album Blow It Out Your Ass through Oarfin Records in 2000. The album landed in the hands of Everclear bassist Craig Montoya, who then passed it onto Everclear frontman Art Alexakis. This led to Alexakis offering Flipp to open up for Everclear on tour. Alexakis, along with Arens, would then go on to co-produce and write Flipp's next album Volume which was released in 2002 on Artemis Records.[13][14] During their performance at 93XFest 2002, promoting their Volume album, the band ran into the crowd of nearly 20,000 and started a feather pillow fight, causing pillow feathers to fly all over the campgrounds for days; later on that evening, Flipp would then perform surprise sets throughout the festival's campgrounds.[8]
To promote the album's release day, the band performed in the garages of three contest winners as well as "bum-rushed" the stage and performed a short set during a local Minneapolis show later on that evening. The "Freak" single peaked at #38 on Billboard and hit #1 in eight different cities around the country. Shortly before the band were to release their second single from the album, "I Still Love Rock N Roll", Tom Shulz and Chrissie Hynde had sued Artemis Records on the grounds of unpaid royalties; they had won their respective cases which led to the label going out of business, in turn, leaving Flipp without a record label or support to promote their single leading the band to an eventual break up soon after in 2003.
Reunion (2016-present)
Flipp performed a reunion show in 2016 to a sold out crowd at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota; with a line up consisting of founding members Brynn Arens, Greg Eidem, and Kilo Bale, the band have remained active and playing shows since.[15]
Some notable support slots the band have performed since their reunion include Gene Simmons of Kiss, Cheap Trick, Don Felder of the Eagles, and Michael Schenker.[16]
In 2017, the band released a 20th anniversary edition of the band's self-titled debut record along with bonus tracks.[17]
As of June 2018, Flipp recruited Drew Fortier (aka Drew Badly) as their new second guitarist.[18] Shortly afterward, Greg Eidem's son Donovan was recruited as the band's multi-instrumentalist, resuming the role once held by Kii Arens.
April 29, 2019, it was announced that EMP Label Group, the record label of David Ellefson of Megadeth, and Thom Hazaert, would release The Best of the Worst of Flipp, a CD and LP "Greatest Hits" Collection of the band's material, in stores July 5, 2019.[19]
Eric Vobejda (aka E Mono Verbatim) took over as second guitarist beginning in 2020.
In 2022, he band released Too Dumb To Quit; their first album in twenty years.[20]
Soundtrack appearances
Their song I Don't Care appears in the 1997 Kevin Smith comedy film Chasing Amy.[21]
Flipp make a cameo appearance in the 1999
Flipp's song "La De Da" was featured in the 2000 Troma film Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
Other works
Bassist Greg Eidem (Cherry Forever) and drummer Eric Bretl (Kilo Bale) were both in an early 1990s incarnation of Badfinger
Eric Bretl (Kilo Bale) joined rock band Everclear shortly after Flipp's demise in 2003.[22]
Flipp's Brynn Arens is a member of the alternative rock band Zen From Mars, which also includes members of Kik Tracee, Bang Tango, Enuff Z'Nuff, and Fear Factory.[23] Arens is also frontman and guitarist of Minneapolis based hard rock band The Oddfathers.[24]
Band members
Current members
- Brynn Arens – guitar, vocals (1994–2003, 2016–present)
- Greg Eidem (as Cherry Forever) – bass, vocals (1994–1997, 2016–present)
- Eric Bretl (as Kilo Bale) – drums, percussion (1994–2003, 2016–present)
- Eric Vobejda (as E Mono Verbatim) - guitar (2020-present)
Former members
- Kii Arens (as Chia Karaoke) – guitar, percussion, vocals (1994–2003, 2016)
- Randy Engebritson (as Freaky Useless) – bass, vocals (1997-2003)
- Michael Leonard - guitar, vocals (2016)
- Paul Hanna (as Less Able Paul) – guitar, vocals (2016-2018)
- Drew Fortier (as Drew Badly) – guitar (2018)
- Donovan Eidem (as Spry) - guitar, keyboards, percussion, vocals (2018–2019)
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Title | Label |
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1997 | Flipp | Hollywood Records |
2000 | Blow It Out Your Ass | Oarfin Records |
2002 | Volume | Artemis Records |
2022 | Too Dumb To Quit | Rock Steady Records |
References
- ^ "July 2001 Flipp 'Volume' Press Kit (P.3)". Flickr.com. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ^ "July 2001 Flipp 'Volume' Press Kit (P.1)". Flickr.com. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ^ "July 2001 Flipp 'Volume' Press Kit (P.2)". Flickr.com. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ^ "On the Flipp side Band enjoys high-fiber diet of rock 'n' roll showmanship". NewsOK.com. 2001-07-20. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1997-03-15). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
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- ^ "08/09/02 Minneapolis Star Tribune (Flipp - 3 Garage Tour - top half)". Flickr.com. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ^ a b c "08/09/02 Minneapolis Star Tribune (Flipp - 3 Garage Tour - bottom half)". Flickr.com. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ^ "1997-09-01 Star Tribune Clipping 1". Flickr.com. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ^ "1997-09-01 Star Tribune Clipping 2". Flickr.com. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ^ "October 1997 Newsletter Page 3". Flickr.com. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ^ "WOODSTOCK 1999 – Woodstock Story". Woodstockstory.com. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ Steininger, Alex. "In Music We Trust - INTERVIEW: Flipp". In Music We Trust. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ SPIN. SPIN Media LLC. 2003. p. 102.
- ^ "Look up! Flipp to play its first gig in 13 years Friday at First Ave". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
- ^ "Gene Simmons w/ Ace Frehley & friends - The Children Matter Benefit, St. Paul (20 Sept 2017) - W♥M". Weheartmusic.typepad.com. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ "Flipp (20th Anniversary Platinum Edition), by Flipp". Rocksteadyrecords. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ "Flipp Recruit Drew Fortier As New Guitarist". Antimusic.com. Retrieved 2018-06-25.
- ^ "EMP Label Group". Facebook.com.
- ^ "Too Dumb To Quit, by Flipp". rocksteady records. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
- ^ "Chasing Amy - Build Your Own Soundtrack". Viewaskew.com. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ "102.9 The Hog - Biography - Everclear". 102.9 The Hog. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
- ^ "KIK TRACEE, ENUFF Z'NUFF, FEAR FACTORY Members Join Forces In ZEN FROM MARS Project". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ Kangas, Chaz. "Flipp's Brynn Arens on his new group, the Oddfathers | City Pages". City Pages. Retrieved 2018-06-01.