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They Might Be Giants

Alternative/indie rock band that was formed in 1982. The band was started by John Linnell and John Flansburgh, who are still the band's only official members. They were initially accompanied by a drum machine before employing a backing band in 1992. Current backing band members: Dan Miller (guitar since 1998) Danny Weinkauf (bass since 1998, full time since 1999) Marty Beller (drums since 2002, full time since 2004) Former backing band members (years are approximate): Brian Doherty (4) (drums, 1993-1996) Dan Hickey (drums, 1997-2003) Eric Schermerhorn (guitar, 1996-1998) Graham Maby (bass, 1994-1999, studio only until 1996 and again after mid-1997) Hal Cragin (bass, 1997-1998, live only) Jay Sherman-Godfrey (guitar, 1993-1996, studio only) Jonathan Feinberg (drums, 1992, live only) Kurt Hoffman (keyboard and woodwinds, 1992-1994) Tony Maimone (bass, 1992-1995, live only after 1994)