The Flys (American band)
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The Flys | |
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Origin | Hollywood, California, United States |
Genres | Alternative rock, grunge, post-grunge |
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The Flys were an American
Doc Paskowitz, described by the New York Times as the "First Family of Surfing."[2]
The band has shared the stage and toured with many other well known acts and rock bands, but have been on indefinite hiatus since 2012.
Their 1998
Modern Rock Charts and the album reached No. 109 on Billboard
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A second single, "She's So Huge," was featured in the 2001 film Sugar & Spice, and The Crow: Salvation soundtrack, along with "What You Want." "She's So Huge" peaked at No. 32 on Modern Rock Charts.[3] In 2000, The Flys released their third album, Outta My Way. The album contained the single "Losin' It", as well as two samples from two songs by the Beach Boys from their Pet Sounds album, "Here Today" and "Caroline, No".[4][5]
Around 2007, the band recruited
") along with a remake of their biggest hit, entitled "Got You Where I Want You 2008." The Flys toured many times during the band's lifespan, opening for other well known groups. After their last tour, the band went on hiatus.Discography
Studio albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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25 Cents |
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Holiday Man | 109 | |
Outta My Way |
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Guest appearances
Title | Year | Album |
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"Crazy Train"[10] | 1999 | Universal Soldier: The Return |
"What You Want"[11] | 2000 | The Crow: Salvation |
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) |
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"Got You (Where I Want You)" | 1998 | Wayne Isham |
References
- ^ The Flys
- ^ Julia Chaplin (1999-08-22). "OUT THERE: San Onofre State Beach, Calif.; The First Family Of Surfing". New York Times. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ^ The Flys Charts & Awards
- ^ The Fly Boys of Summer
- ^ The Flys Prep Album And Tour
- ^ "The Flys – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ "25 Cents – The Flys". AllMusic. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ Prato, Greg. "Holiday Man – The Flys". AllMusic. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ "The Flys Return with New Album, Lineup". MTV News. February 18, 2000. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ Huey, Steve. "Universal Soldier: The Return – Various Artists". AllMusic. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ Phares, Heather. "Crow: Salvation – Various Artists". AllMusic. Retrieved March 21, 2022.