They might be high school buddies from the Boston suburbs. They might write quirky, melodic songs and make crazily creative videos to go along with them. They might, on occasion, write and record music for children. They might write imaginary themes for the old Planet of the Apes movies.
They Might Be Giants is the name of the duo, John Flansburgh and John Linnell (aka The Johns), and all of the above is true. Starting as a purely do-it-yourself (DIY) duo on guitar, accordion and vocals, they’ve made nearly 30 albums since 1982, have won two Grammys and the devotion of millions of fans around the globe. These guys are the Steely Dan of whimsy and weirdness.
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