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The Flys
OriginHollywood, California
GenresAlternative rock
Post-grunge
Years active1994–2012
LabelsRaid America (1995)
Trauma Records (1997–2001)
Past membersAdam Paskowitz
Peter Perdichizzi
James Book
Nicky Lucero
Holmes Jones
Josh Paskowitz
Jordan Lawson
Rob Jones
George Castells

The Flys were an American post-grunge group, formed in Hollywood[1] in 1994 and on indefinite hiatus since 2012. They had success with the 1998 alternative top five hit "Got You (Where I Want You)", produced by David J. Holman, the video for which featured actors Katie Holmes and James Marsden. "Got You (Where I Want You)" was featured on their second album Holiday Man in 1998 and also appeared on the soundtrack for the 1998 MGM film Disturbing Behavior, which starred Holmes. Their music is also featured in The Crow: Salvation soundtrack, with the track "I Know What You Want". "She's So Huge" was featured in the 2001 film Sugar & Spice.

Two members of the band, Adam Paskowitz and Josh Paskowitz, are members of the Doc Paskowitz family, described by the New York Times as the "First Family of Surfing."[2]

With the single "Got You (Where I Want You)" reaching No. 5 on the Modern Rock Charts and featured in Disturbing Behavior, the Flys' 1998 album Holiday Man album reached No. 109 on the Billboard charts. A second single, "She's So Huge", peaked at No. 32 on Modern Rock Charts.[3] In 2000, The Flys released their third album, Outta My Way. The album contained the single "Losin' It", as well as two samples from two songs by the Beach Boys from their Pet Sounds album, "Here Today" and "Caroline, No".[4][5]

The Flys toured many times during the band's lifespan, opening for other well known groups. After their last tour, the band went on hiatus. Soon after, the band found Jordan Lawson to play bass guitar, Rob Jones to play drums, and George Castells to play guitar. In 2008 they announced on their MySpace page that they had returned with an iTunes single (a cover of the Beatles' "Hey Jude") along with a remake of their biggest hit, entitled "Got You Where I Want You 2008".

Discography

Studio albums

References

  1. ^ The Flys
  2. ^ Julia Chaplin (1999-08-22). "OUT THERE: San Onofre State Beach, Calif.; The First Family Of Surfing". New York Times. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
  3. ^ The Flys Charts & Awards
  4. ^ The Fly Boys of Summer
  5. ^ The Flys Prep Album And Tour
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