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The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips


Background information
Origin Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Indie Rock
Neo-psychedelia
Space Rock
Experimental Rock
Years active 1983—present
Label(s) Restless Records
Associated acts Beck
Mercury Rev
Stardeath and White Dwarfs
Peaches
Steven Burns
Website Website
Members
Wayne Coyne
Michael Ivins
Steven Drozd
Kliph Scurlock
Former members
Ronald Jones
Jonathan Donahue
Mark Coyne
Dave Kostka
Richard English
Nathan Roberts
Jon Mooneyham



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Aretha Franklin Takes Break From Limelight

February 12, 2009
Aretha Franklin Takes Break From LimelightSoul legend Aretha Franklin has decided to take a break from limelight for the foreseeable future.

The 66-year-old 'Queen of Soul' was due to perform at the New Orleans Jazz Festival this April, but announced to organisers that she would be pulling out.

Event producer Quint Davis told the BBC: "She decided not to do any more work for a while."

However, Davis continued that Franklin may still be involved in futures festivals, adding: "She's made it clear that New Orleans and the festival are important and that she would like to be a part of this and raising the spirit of New Orleans."

Other acts set to perform at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, which takes place from April to May, include Neil Young, Kings of Leon and Bon Jovi.

(by Scott Colothan)



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