The Residents: Anonymity and Avant-Garde Music Pioneers
In 1972, four anonymous Californian students known as The Residents recorded their first single, 'Santa Dog'. After its failure, they embraced anonymity as a myth, always appearing disguised in American musical comedy costumes with a giant eyeball for a head. Their music blends contemporary, classical, and pop cultures, and they were pioneers of video art.
Key facts
- The Residents formed in 1972 as four anonymous Californian students.
- Their first single 'Santa Dog' was released in 1972.
- They adopted a myth of anonymity after the single's failure.
- They appear disguised in American musical comedy attire with an eyeball head.
- Their music crosses contemporary, classical, and pop cultures.
- They were pioneers of video art.
Entities
Artists
- The Residents
Locations
- California
- United States
Sources
- artpress —