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John Linnell

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2 segments
35:06

They Might Be Giants

John Linnell and John Flansburgh, of They Might Be Giants, have just published a children's book (with companion CD) titled Bed, Bed, Bed. Linnell and Flansburgh have known each other since childhood. They started They Might Be Giants in Brooklyn, where they still have a phone machine called Dial-a-Song. You can call up every day and hear a new, original tune. TMBG has released numerous albums, including Factory Showroom, Mink Car and a children's record entitled No! Their best-of CD is Dial-a-Song: 20 Years of They Might Be Giants.

09:51

Rock Duo They Might Be Giants

New York-based John Flansburgh and John Linnell write quirky rock songs on guitar and accordion. For the past four years, they've maintained their dial-a-song service, wherein fans can call a number to hear new music from the band. Their new album is called Lincoln.

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