Barnes & Barnes
Barnes & Barnes were an American musical duo, formed in Los Angeles in 1970. Though commonly associated with novelty music and comedy rock, their music has also incorporated elements of new wave, synth-pop, and folk rock.
Barnes & Barnes | |
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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), deceased |
The duo was formed in 1970 by actor Bill Mumy and Robert Haimer 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 U.S. nationally syndicated Dr. Demento Show.
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.