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This is a comprehesive website that consolidates all known recordings, photos, and videos of the American rock band Oingo Boingo, who were active from mid-1979 through October 1995.

Oingo Boingo formed from the restructuring of The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, a multi-media theatrical group then led by Danny Elfman, who reformed the 12-piece troupe into an 8-piece rock band in the summer of 1979. Over the course of their career, they released an EP, 7 studio albums, two live albums, and multiple compilations. In 1984, Elfman released a solo album on which all members contributed and is widely considered to be a band album informally. They held their final concert on October 31st, 1995, after which disbanding due to Elfman developing hearing issues, as well as his general disinterest in the band.