
The Flaming Lips are an American psychedelic rock band formed in 1983 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA. The band currently consists of Wayne Coyne (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Steven Drozd (guitars, keyboards, bass, vocals), Derek Brown (keyboards, guitars, percussion), Matt Duckworth Kirksey (drums, percussion, keyboards) and Nicholas Ley (percussion, drums). With a career spanning over three decades and numerous critically acclaimed albums under their belt,
The Flaming Lips 2002 album “Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots” was a huge album in the UK, selling over 300,000 units on its way to Platinum certification. The success was driven by 4 hit singles, including the title track and the Lip’s most popular song “Do You Realize??.”
The band frequently toured the UK during the album cycle, playing larger venues than previous tours, and were frequent guests on several radio shows. This release is a recording of the last show of the UK dates in January 2003 at London’s Forum Theatre. The 15-song show was broadcast nationally by the BBC. In addition to playing key songs from “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots”, the set list includes fan-favourites such as “She Don’t Use Jelly,” “Waitin’ For A Superman” and “Race For The Prize.”
“Live at The Forum”, London, UK, January 22, 2003 (BBC Radio Broadcast)’ featuring 15 tracks, which was originally broadcast nationally by BBC, is available now on a pink 2LP!