Barnes & Barnes
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Barnes & Barnes were an American musical duo, formed in Los Angeles in 1970. Most commonly associated with novelty music and comedy rock, their music also incorporated elements of new wave, synth-pop, and folk rock.
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Origin | Los Angeles, California |
Genres | Comedy rock, new wave, synthpop, experimental |
Years active | 1970–2023 |
Labels | Lumania, Rhino, Boulevard, Oglio, Collectors' Choice, Demented Punk |
Past members | Art Barnes (Bill Mumy) Artie Barnes (Robert Haimer) |
The duo was formed in 1970 by actor Bill Mumy and Robert Haimer (March 2, 1954 – March 4, 2023) who were high school classmates, originally as a private home recording project. By 1978, Barnes & Barnes had gained public recognition with the radio debut of their novelty song "Fish Heads," on the US nationally syndicated Dr. Demento Show.[1]
When recording or performing as Barnes & Barnes, Mumy and Haimer adopt the personae of Art Barnes and Artie Barnes, respectively; twin brothers from the fictional civilization of Lumania, existing in an alternate dimension complete with its own language and customs.