Barnes & Barnes
Barnes & Barnes | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Comedy rock, new wave, synthpop, experimental |
| Years active | 1970–2023 |
| Labels | Lumania, Rhino, Boulevard, Oglio, Collectors' Choice, Demented Punk |
| Past members | Art Barnes (Bill Mumy) Artie Barnes (Robert Haimer) |
Barnes & Barnes were an American musical duo, formed in Los Angeles in 1970. Most commonly associated with novelty music and comedy rock, their music also incorporated elements of new wave, synth-pop, and folk rock.
The duo was formed in 1970 by actor Bill Mumy and Robert Haimer (March 2, 1954 – March 4, 2023) who were high school classmates, originally as a private home recording project. By 1978, Barnes & Barnes had gained public recognition with the radio debut of their novelty song "Fish Heads," on the US nationally syndicated Dr. Demento Show.
When recording or performing as Barnes & Barnes, Mumy and Haimer adopt the personae of Art Barnes and Artie Barnes, respectively: twin brothers from the fictional civilization of Lumania.