They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants

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Awards
1 wins, 2 nominations

American alternative rock musical duo, made up of John Flansburgh and John Linnell, from Brooklyn, NY who started in the 1980s independent scene. They are known for their offbeat sound, emphasizing Linnell's accordion, and their often absurdist and wordplay-filled lyrics. They have released 23…

Biography

American alternative rock musical duo, made up of John Flansburgh and John Linnell, from Brooklyn, NY who started in the 1980s independent scene. They are known for their offbeat sound, emphasizing Linnell's accordion, and their often absurdist and wordplay-filled lyrics. They have released 23 studio albums. Their major label debut, 1990's "Flood," is their only one to go platinum. They have also done themes for various television shows.



The old guy whose face has been featured in their videos and concerts is William Allen White, a Kansas progressive newspaper editor, politician and author.

Writer

Venue SongsVenue Songs(2005)

Soundtrack

Poker FacePoker Face(2023)
The Daily ShowThe Daily Show(1996)
FiskFisk(2021)
Off the AirOff the Air(2011)
It's Always SomethingIt's Always Something(2021)

Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)as Themselves - Musical Guests
Articulate with Jim CotterArticulate with Jim Cotter(2015)as Themselves
WTF with Marc MaronWTF with Marc Maron(2009)as Themselves - Guests
ConanConan(2010)as Themselves - Musical Guest
The Chris Gethard ShowThe Chris Gethard Show(2015)as Themselves

Archive Footage

Camp MidniteCamp Midnite(1989)as Selves

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John Flansburgh, John Linnell, and They Might Be Giants in Conan (2010)John Linnell and They Might Be Giants in Conan (2010)John Linnell and They Might Be Giants in Conan (2010)John Flansburgh, John Linnell, and They Might Be GiantsThey Might Be Giants