The Flying Pigs

Musicians and Biographies

Jack White

lead guitarist and backup vocals

Jack White isn't only the founder of the Flying Pigs, but he is also the lead guitarist along with the backup vocalist. Jack White has been an active musician for 32 years, and he adds a signature sound to the band. Jack White has been in several other bands, including the White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The dead weather, Goober and the Peas, 2 Stars tabernacle, and The Go.

notable works: seven nation army, steady as she goes, Love Interruption

featured videos:  

Lazaretto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI-95cTMeLM

Dead leaves and the Dirty Ground

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OyytKqYjkE

 Fell in love with a girl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTH71AAxXmM

I chose Jack White as the founder of the band because he has as much skill and experience as any classic rock musician but he also keeps up with modern sounds along with his own personal rock style. Jack White has also been in many bands, which gives him the experience necessary for a lead guitarist and founder of the Flying Pigs.

 Since Jack White is estimated to have a  net worth of 45 million, the flying pigs will pay him 15 million annually because he has amazing talent.

 

John Deacon

 bass guitarist, and song writer

John Deacon is the  bass guitarist and song writer for the Flying Pigs. John Deacon was chosen because of his experience and work with the band Queen. John Deacon wrote many hits for Queen, including another one bites the dust, You're my best friend, and I want to break free. John Deacon has been an active musician for 32 years and is the most experienced among the Flying Pigs musicians. 

Notable works: Another one bites the dust, You're my best friend, I want to break free

featured videos:

I want to break free

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Mc-NYPHaQ

 Somebody to love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kijpcUv-b8M

We will rock you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJYN-eG1zk

I chose John Deacon for the band because he brings the classic rock into the Flying Pigs. John Deacon would get pain 10 million annually because he is an important role in the band but he is considered more of a background musician for the band.

 

Julian Casablancas

 vocals, co-songwriter

Julian Casablancas is the singer and co-songwriter of the flying pigs because of his edgy voice and experience with the band the Strokes. Julian Casablacas shares the same edginess as Jack White so their styles blend good together. He has been an active musician for 19 years.

notable works: Reptilia, You Only Live Once, Last Night

feature videos:

Last night

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOypSnKFHrE

Reptilia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8-tXG8KrWs

Under Cover of Darkness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l09H-3zzgA

I chose Julian Casablancas as the lead singer for the Flying Pigs because he has a unique and alternative voice. Since he plays a lead role in the band he will get paid 13 million annually.

 

Josh Dun

Drummer

Josh Dun was chosen for the Flying Pigs band because he has a very unique drumming style. With experience from the band Twenty One Pilots, he adds a modern feel to the band. Even though Josh Dun has been an active musician for 7 years, he adds a young spirit to the band.

notable works: Stressed Out, Fairly Local, Tear in my Heart.

Car Radio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92XVwY54h5k

Ride

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw-0pbY9Je

Stressed Out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXRviuL6vMY

I chose Josh Dun as the drummer for the flying pigs because he adds a catchy and modern feel with his drumming style. Josh Dun would get paid 13 million annually because he is essential to the band.

 

Popular songs:

chatty teeth- This hit song was released early in the Flying Pigs career. This is a fast tempo song which translates to the fast talking (chatty teeth) of Jack whites ex. This song talks about how talking too much and not listening can be bad for a relationship, which is somewhat relatable to fans. Halfway through the song, Jack white does a guitar solo with a mixture of up beat and slow guitar riffs.  This song was on the top 10 song list in 2017 and is sold on iTunes for $1.29.

boarding on a train to thought- This song shows the full limits of the Flying Pigs. With solos from both Jack White and Josh Dun, the song is a hit with fans. This song is about leaving old thoughts behind and starting something new that is good for you. The Solos are at the end of the song so there is more of a dramatic ending to the song. This song is sold on iTunes for $1.29.

electric intuition- This song is about knowing your soul and what drives you in life. The electric intuition is embodied in this song with the use of electric guitar played by Jack White. With a high pace drum beat by Josh dun, the song has a steady beat throughout. This song is sold on iTunes for $1.29.

do you have a pen?- This classic song has been on the top charts for the Flying Pigs. This songs is about the formation a the band and how they would have creative outbursts and suddenly having the need to write it down, which is why its called do you have a pen? This song doesn't have any solos and it is sold on iTunes for $1.29.

On Tour:

The band the Flying Pigs travel on tour with a tour bus, which includes room for all of their instruments and supplies for concerts. The band plays mainly at concert halls and festivals. To play as much music as possible, the Flying Pigs play nightly when on tour and make their way around the U.S and possibly the world someday. The audience mainly consists of teenagers, college students, and even older rock lovers. The musicians will be paid 20,000 each per concert.

 

 Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_White

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Deacon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Casablancas

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Dun