The Bubblemen were a side project formed in 1988 by the members of

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band Love and Rockets. Love and Rockets members

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(guitar, saxophone and vocals), David J (bass and vocals) and

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(drums, synthesizers) dressed up in bee-like costumes for performances.

History

The band released one single, "The Bubblemen Are Coming!", for which a music video was also produced. It was issued by

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in several format variations, including additional tracks "Bubblemen Rap", "Bubblemen Rap (Dub Version)" and "Bees". A brief excerpt of "The Bubblemen are Coming!" appeared in the Love and Rockets videos "No New Tale to Tell" and "Yin and Yang (The Flowerpot Man)".

Members

– guitars, saxophone and vocals * David J – bass and vocals *

– drums, synthesizers

Discography

Singles

*"The Bubblemen Are Coming!" (1988,

)

References

Bauhaus (band) English alternative rock groups English new wave musical groups British parodists Parody musicians Musical groups established in 1988 Musical groups disestablished in 1988 {{England-band-stub