The Dandy Warhols - Definition and Overview

The Dandy Warhols is a psychedelic power pop band formed in Portland, Oregon by Courtney Taylor-Taylor (born Taylor) (vocals, guitar), Zia McCabe (keyboard), Peter Leow (born Holmstrom) (guitar), and Eric Hedford (drums). Strongly influenced by The Velvet Underground, the band started out as an underground psychedelic pop group and was met with critical support in Europe after releasing Dandy Warhols Come Down. Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia was released in 2000. Following the release, the band gained a firm fan base in the college radio scene before garnering critical acclaim and mainstream recognition. The song "Bohemian Like You" became a hit in the UK after being used in a Vodafone advertising campaign in 2002.

Discography

• 1995 Dandy's Rule OK?
• 1997 Dandy Warhols Come Down
  • "Boys Better" from this album was included on the Good Will Hunting soundtrack.
• 2000 Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia
• 2003 Welcome to the Monkey House
• 2004 The Black Album

External links

• allmusic.com Guide (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=B6n7tk65xlkr0)
• Official site (http://www.dandywarhols.com/)