The Tubes

The Tubes are a San Francisco-based rock band known for their unique blend of progressive rock theater, multimedia, and biting social commentary on American television culture. With their original lineup consisting of *Fee Waybill* (Vocals), *Rick Anderson* (Bass), *Prairie Prince* (Drums), *Roger Steen* (Guitar and Vocals), *Bill Spooner* (Guitar and Vocals), *Vince Welnick* (Keyboards), and *Michael Cotten* (Synthesizer), The Tubes delivered surreal vaudeville-style performances where songs transformed into elaborate production numbers.

They gained recognition with their self-titled debut album, which featured the hit "White Punks on Dope." Their second album, "Young And Rich," included another successful single, the suggestive duet "Don't Touch Me There." After releasing three more albums on A&M records, they signed with Capitol Records and released their most successful album to date, the concept album "The Completion Backward Principle." This critically acclaimed record spawned hits like "Don't Want To Wait Anymore," "Sushi Girl," and the classic rock staple "Talk To You Later."

Their subsequent release on Capitol was "Outside Inside," featuring the top 10 US single "She's A Beauty." However, in 1985 The Tubes faced commercial disappointment with their album "Love Bomb" and accumulated significant debt from costly tours.

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