• > Home
  • > Artists
  • > The Fugs
  • > Overview
  • The Fugs

    Subscribe to ARTISTDirect Newsletter

    Arguably the first underground rock group of all time, the Fugs formed at the Peace Eye bookstore in New York's East Village in late 1964. The nucleus of the band throughout their many personnel changes was Peace Eye owner Ed Sanders and fellow poet Tuli Kupferberg. Sanders and Kupferberg had strong ties to the beat literary scene, but charged, in the manner of their friend ...more


    ARTISTdirect plus

    What's Hot from ARTISTdirect

    • Interview: Tegan and Sara

      Tegan Quin discusses her favorite charities, collaborating with author Augusten Burroughs and her impending tour in this exclusive interview ...more

    • Interview: Big Boi

      The rap luminary shines a light on quality control, family ties and courage in the face of conformity ...more

    • Featured Artist: Slipknot

      ARTISTdirect has launched the sickest Slipknot page on the net. Check it out for exclusive photos, reviews and interviews. ...more