Years active 1987–present Associated acts Graham Parker Active from 1987 | Labels Stomper Website www.thefiggs.net Members Pete Donnelly, Mike Gent | |
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Past members Guy Lyons, Mike Viola, Brett Rosenberg, Scott Janovitz Origin Saratoga Springs, New York, United States Albums Low-Fi at Society High, Banda Macho Genres Rock music, Garage rock, Pop rock Similar Graham Parker, NRBQ, The Split Squad, Tommy Stinson, Death Vessel Profiles | ||
The Figgs are a rock band out of Saratoga Springs, New York. First formed in 1987 (under the name "Sonic Undertones"), their output has included at least nine traditional full length albums (two on major labels in the mid 90s), multiple EPs and singles, a live album, and gigs backing Graham Parker since 1996 and on Parker's 2005 release Songs of No Consequence, as well as Tommy Stinson of The Replacements fame.
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Background
The original lineup of the band included Mike Gent (guitar), Pete Donnelly (bass), and Guy Lyons (drums), who all went to high school together. When Lyons temporarily left the band in 1989, he was replaced by Pete Hayes. Lyons returned in 1992, this time on lead guitar, to make the band a foursome. A record deal followed late in 1993. Lyons left the fold for good in 1997, after recording Couldn't Get High, which followed the band's drop from Capitol Records. The remaining three Figgs continued to play, with several albums and regular concert appearances, as well as careers separate from the band.
In May 2013 Lexus used The Figgs' Je T’Adore in a commercial entitled First Sight for the Lexus RX. Je T'Adore was released on the album Palais in 2004.
Discography
This is a partially complete discography
Albums
EPs
Live Albums
Compilations
Songs
Wasted PrettyGinger · 1992
Favorite ShirtReady Steady Stoned · 1993
On the SlideOn the Slide · 2016