Alternative rock band formed in early 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts, US. The original lineup consisted of [a=Black Francis] (real name [a901966] IV) (vocals, guitar), [a135343] (bass, vocals), [a314217] (guitar), and [a280832] (drums).
Kim Deal left the band in 2012 and was replaced by [a407282] for their 2013 tour. [a242805] joined the band in 2014 and remained in the lineup until 2024, when she was succeeded by [a1609031].
