Killer Flamingos

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Killer Flamingos
OriginDetroit, Michigan, United States
Genres Pop
Rock
Alternative
Years active2000 - present
LabelsChim Cham Records
MembersDarren Drake
Todd Best
Tim Webber
David Gondoly
Alyssa Simmons
Past membersSteve Cooley
Michelle Carravallah
Eric Miller
Billy Adams
Jojo Moceri
Billy Butler
Bill Kamalay
Noreen Novrocki
Tom Bachleda
Martin Kosmalski
Website www.killerflamingos.com

Killer Flamingos is an American pop rock band from Dearborn, Michigan, [1] signed to Chim Cham Records. They released their debut album Sick Society in 2002.

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References

  1. Wisler, Suzanne Nolan. "Summer in St. Mary's: Killer Flamingos making long-awaited debut at park". Monroe News. Retrieved 2024-02-22.