The Flaming Lips Hoping To Smash Jay-Z's Live Performance World Record
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Written by Elliott Batte
Alternative rockers The Flaming Lips have revealed that they’re going to attempt to break Jay-Z’s world-record of performing seven different gigs in seven different cities in one day.
Jay-Z managed to appear at seven shows in seven cities in just 24 hours back in 2006, and is honoured in the Guinness World Records as holding the record for ‘most live shows in 24 hours in multiple cities’. But, The Flaming Lips and their frontman Wayne Coyle want to one-up the hip-hop star – and will attempt to do eight concerts in eight different cities on June 27th.
“I don't remember if I was asked or if I volunteered,” Coyle said, “but, I've accepted the job of, not DRIVING, but commandeering the Magical Mystery Merry Prankster bus. I've accepted the attempt at breaking the world record of performing 8 shows in 24 hours. And I've explained to the music freaks at MTV, VH1 and CMT that I am not a host.
“But, I always liked the way Jerry Lewis would get all sweaty toward the end of his yearly telethon. To play and sing Flaming Lips songs at 8:00 in the morning. Well… I'm open to new experiences…”
Whilst The Flaming Lips will be attempting to break their record, Jay-Z and his Watch the Throne partner Kanye West will be touring the UK. Check the dates and details below to get tickets.
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