Pixiesare an alternative rockmusic group. They formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1986 and disbanded in 1993, then reunited in 2004. The Pixies found only modest success in their home, the United States, but were significantly more successful in Europe.[citation?] Black Francis a.k.a. Frank Black(real name Charles Thompson) (vocals, guitar), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal(bass guitar, vocals), and David Lovering (drums) have been the group's continual members. Their melodic music is distinctive, but draws upon elements of punk, with occasional touches of surfmusic and other genres.
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