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The Residents

Anonymous Fab Four of the avant-garde whose absurd musical deconstructions have alternated between experimentalism and accessibility.
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Album Highlights

  • Eskimo
    The Residents
    Eskimo
  • God in Three Persons
    The Residents
    God in Three Persons
  • 13th Anniversary Show: Live in Tokyo
    The Residents
    13th Anniversary Show: …
  • WB:RMX
    The Residents
    WB:RMX
  • Our Tired, Our Poor, Our Huddled Masses [2 Disc]
    The Residents
    Our Tired, Our Poor, Ou …
  • The River of Crime: Episodes 1-5
    The Residents
    The River of Crime: Epi …
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The Residents

The Residents - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2020s

Formed

1965 in San Francisco, CA

Genre

Pop/Rock Avant-Garde

Styles

Alternative/Indie Rock Experimental No Wave Post-Punk Punk/New Wave Mixed Media

Also Known As

The Delta Nudes

Group Members

Hardy Fox Randy Rose Bob Charles Bobuck
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