Flipper is an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1979, continuing in often erratic fashion until the mid-1990s, then reuniting in 2005. The band influenced a number of grunge, punk rock and noise rock bands. Their slowed-down, bass-driven and heavily distorted style of punk is considered to have inspired bands such as the Melvins and Nirvana, whose bass player Krist Novoselic played with the band in the 2000s.
Links to Peel[]
Peel seemed to have first played Flipper on his show in 1982, according to available tracklistings on this site. He played further tracks from the group in 1993, including a session they recorded for his show during that year.
Sessions[]
Flipper - Peel Session 1993
1. Recorded: 1993-08-15. First Broadcast: 03 September 1993
- We're Not Crazy / Way Of The World / Telephone / Someday
Other Shows Played[]
- 1982
- 12 May 1982 (BFBS): Way Of The World (album - Album Generic Flipper) Subterranean
- 1993
- 19 February 1993: Flipper Twist (7" Flipper Twist) Matador
- 08 March 1993 (BFBS): Flipper Twist (7" Single) Matador