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The Tubes emerged from San Francisco on March 22, 1972, delivering a daring blend of art rock, glam aesthetics, and sharp satirical wit. Known for their elaborate stage productions and character-driven songs, they helped redefine what a rock show could be. From the club scenes of the Bay Area to national recognition, The Tubes have left an indelible mark on alternative and mainstream rock alike.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Today, they remain a vital live act, catapulted by a rich catalog that spans eight studio albums. Their influence stretches from the wild, theatrical performances of the 70s and 80s to contemporary ensembles embracing performance art as part of the rock experience.

The essentials

Quick Facts About The Tubes

  • Formed in San Francisco on March 22, 1972; known for elaborate stage productions and satirical, character-driven songs.
  • Genres: art rock, glam rock, proto-punk; influential for blending satire, performance art, and rock.
  • Top US single: She's a Beauty (1983) reached US Hot 100 #10 and topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart (#1).
  • Grammy nomination: The Tubes Video was nominated for Grammy Award for Video of the Year (1983).
  • Discography highlights: eight studio albums, with the most recent Genius of America (1996, on Critique) and Love Bomb (1985, Capitol).
  • 2025 tour activity: participating in Totally Tubular Festival-style events in 2025 with multiple dates in the U.S. (per festival listings).

The records

The Tubes Discography

  • Genius of America
    1996 · Critique
  • Love Bomb
    1985 · Capitol
  • Outside Inside
    1983 · Capitol
  • The Completion Backward Principle
    1981 · Capitol
  • Remote Control
    1979 · A&M
  • Now
    1977 · A&M
  • Young and Rich
    1976 · A&M
  • The Tubes
    1975 · A&M

The hits

Top The Tubes Songs

  • Piece By Piece
    1985 · US Hot 100 peak #87 (Love Bomb)
  • She's a Beauty
    1983 · US Hot 100 peak #10; US Mainstream Rock peak #1
  • The Monkey Time
    1983 · US Rock peak #16; US Hot 100 peak #68
  • Don't Want to Wait Anymore
    1981 · US Hot 100 peak #35; US Mainstream Rock peak #22; UK peak #60
  • Talk to Ya Later
    1981 · US Mainstream Rock peak #7; US Bubbling Under peak #101
  • White Punks on Dope
    1975 · UK peak #28; US peak #113

Key moments include the crossover success of She's a Beauty in 1983, which reached the US Hot 100 Top 10 and topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The music video era brought a Grammy nomination for The Tubes Video in 1983. Their discography highlights feature Love Bomb (1985, Capitol) and Genius of America (1996, Critique). A cross-media moment includes a performance in Xanadu (1980) with a notable big-band rendition of Dancin'. In 2025, The Tubes are part of Totally Tubular Festival-style events across the United States, continuing to bring their signature flamboyance and inventive stagecraft to new audiences. Follow official channels for tour dates, music, and videos, and secure your seats for a show near you with your trusted source, Gold Coast Tickets.

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