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Tim Harrington is an American musician and designer who has been the lead singer of New York indie rock band Les Savy Fav since they formed while together at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 1995. He is notable for his energetic stage performances which often include multiple changes of clothing and performing in his underwear. He describes his style as "acting entirely by my own desire and what moves me. I've always felt like the only real people I'm particularly trying to entertain are the rest of the guys in the band and myself". He fronted a video series called "Beardo" on Pitchfork Media.
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- ↑ O'Connell, Michael. "Seth Meyers Taps Fred Armisen To Lead 'Late Night' Band With Members of Les Savy Fav, Girls Against Boys". Billboard. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ↑ Mora, Celest. "Who Is In the 8G Band on Seth Meyer's 'Late Night'? Get to Know This Awesome Fivesome". Bustle. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 11, 2024). "'Late Night With Seth Meyers' To Drop House Band In Budget Cut". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ↑ Blistein, Jon (23 August 2024). "Bob Mould and Fred Armisen Help the 8G Band Sign Off 'Seth Meyers' With Hüsker Dü Cover". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2 October 2024.