

There are several theories as to how the band chose their name. That same year they recorded The Flaming Lips EP, their only release with Mark singing lead vocals. After they hired Dave Kotska as the drummer, Richard English joined the band in 1984. The band debuted at Oklahoma City's Blue Note Lounge. The Flaming Lips formed in Oklahoma City in 1983 with Wayne Coyne on guitar, his brother Mark singing lead vocals, Michael Ivins on bass and Dave Kotska on drums. History Early history and releases (1983–1990) 1.13 Oczy Mlody, King's Mouth, and American Head (2016–present).1.12 Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz (2015).1.10 Heady Fwends, Guinness World Record and other collaborations (2012).1.8 Embryonic and Dark Side of the Moon (2009).1.7 Official rock song of Oklahoma (2009).1.5 Continued success ( At War with the Mystics) (2002–2006).1.4 Mainstream breakthrough ( The Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots) (1999–2002).( Hit to Death in the Future Head to Clouds Taste Metallic) (1991–1996) They were placed on Q magazine 's list of the "50 Bands to See Before You Die" in 2002. The group has won three Grammy Awards, including two for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. In February 2007, they were nominated for a BRIT Award for "Best International Act". They later released The Soft Bulletin (1999), which was NME magazine's Album of the Year, followed by the critically acclaimed Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (2002). Their 1993 album Transmissions from the Satellite Heart included the hit single " She Don't Use Jelly" which broke the band into the mainstream. After signing to Warner Brothers, they released their first record with Warner, Hit to Death in the Future Head (1992). The group recorded several albums and EPs on an indie label, Restless, in the 1980s and early 1990s. The band currently consists of Wayne Coyne (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Steven Drozd (guitars, keyboards, bass, vocals), Derek Brown (keyboards, guitars, percussion), Matt Duckworth Kirksey (drums, percussion, keyboards) and Nicholas Ley (percussion, drums). The Flaming Lips are an American psychedelic rock band formed in 1983 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
