The Residents — artist
The Residents are an avant-garde music and multimedia collective known for their experimental approach to sound and performance. Emerging in the early 1970s, their genre-defying work spans rock, electronic, and performance art, often characterized by surreal and abstract themes. Influenced by the Dada movement and pioneers like Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart, The Residents are distinguished by their anonymity and the use of elaborate costumes, including their iconic eyeball helmets. Their sound is marked by unconventional song structures, innovative use of technology, and a penchant for satire and conceptual storytelling.