The Fearless Freaks

Synopsis

Equal parts punk and psychedelia, the Flaming Lips emerged from Oklahoma City as one of the most bracing bands of the late 1980s. The Fearless Freaks documents their rise from Butthole Surfers-imitating noisemakers to grand poobahs of orchestral pop masterpieces. Filmmaker Bradley Beesely had the good fortune of living in the same neighborhood as lead Lip Wayne Coyne, who quickly enlisted his buddy to document his band's many concerts and assorted exploits. The early footage is a riot, with tragic hair styles on proud display as the boys attempt to cover up their lack of natural talent with sheer volume. During one show, they even have a friend bring a motorcycle on stage, which is then miked for sound and revved throughout the performance, clearing the club with toxic levels of carbon monoxide. Great punk rock stuff. Interspersed among the live bits are interviews with the band's family and friends, revealing the often tragic circumstances of their childhoods and early career.

Main Cast

Wayne Coyne

Himself

Age : 63 | Popularity : 3%

Steven Drozd

Himself

Age : 54 | Popularity : 3%

Kliph Scurlock

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Michael Ivins

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 5%

Beck

Himself

Age : 53 | Popularity : 7%

Bradley Beesley

Narrator

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Steve Burns

Himself

Age : 50 | Popularity : 7%

Dolly Coyne

Herself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Bradley Beesley
Production	Producer	Scott Booker Damon Cook Rick Fuller
	Executive Producer	Ryan Dolan Dan Jacunich
Camera	Camera Operator	Alan Novey
Editing	Editor	Andrew Mayer JoLynn Garnes
Sound	Sound mixer	Benjamin Lowry
Department	Role	Name

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