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The Beatnigs

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Biography

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The Beatnigs were a San Francisco-based band active between 1986 and 1990, influenced by industrial music, hip hop and hardcore punk.
Michael Franti and Rono Tse met each other clubbing in San Francisco. In 1986, Franti and Tse formed the band with Kevin Carnes, Andre Flores and Henry Flood. Troy Dixon joined later as a touring member.
In 1988, The Beatnigs released a self-titled studio album and a 12" EP of their most famous song, "Television". Both on the... more

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