Flipp

Flipp is a Minneapolis-based band (1995) which attempted to revive the Glam-rock era of the early 1970's using its combination of tongue-in-cheek social commentary, self-deprecating wit, cartoonish stage costumes and bizarre, non-sensical electronics, pyrotechnics and production elements. (For one outdoor show, the band contracted a helicopter pilot to fly over the crowd and dump hundreds of pounds of Kaboom! cereal over the audience.)

The band was signed to Hollywood Records and has produced three albums thus far. Members of the band include guitarist Brynn Arens and bass player Cherry Forever (Greg Eidem), who were previously known for their work in the band Rattling Bones, a New York City-based hard rock band signed to the Nederlander Management Group. Because of Rattling Bones’ limited recording success (the soundtrack of “Surf Ninjas;” New Line Cinema) and subsequent disenchantment with the hard-rock scene, Arens and Eidem returned to Minneapolis/St Paul and created what would become FLIPP. As part of the band’s persona, Arens would retain his stage name while creating three alter egos “Cherry Forever” (Eidem), “Kilo Bale” (Eric Bretl) and “Chia Karaoke” (Arens’ brother Kii.)

Flipp’s first, Self-titled album was released in 1997 to critical praise, and was supported with a busy tour schedule as a front act for Oasis, Cheap Trick and other established bands.

Eidem left the group shortly thereafter, to spend more time with his new family. He was replaced on bass by Freaky Useless. In 2001, Arens teamed up with former Kiss manager Bill Aucoin to help with the band’s second release. “Blow It Out Your Ass!” was released in 2001.

In 2002, the band was signed to Artemis Records, and released an album entitled "Volume," which was produced by Everclear frontman Art Alexakis. Half of the songs from their previous effort were rerecorded for "Volume," and the album included some new songs as well, with many featuring uncredited backing vocals by Alexakis.

Although the band toured incessantly, record sales were lackluster, and the band members started working on side projects. While they have not officially broken up, they have not performed live or recorded anything since 2003. As of 2007, no immediate plans for a reunion have been made.

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