The Flaming Lips Cover Black Sabbath in a Hamster Ball

Watch this incredible Lips' rendition of Ozzy & Company, while Wayne Coyne sings from inside his now legendary crowd-surfing ball

The Flaming Lips are known for their outrageous live shows and their performance at Moogfest 2011 did not disappoint. If you asked a dozen random fans from the crowd that night about the most memorable moment, you would probably hear 12 very different responses. Some of the highlights included Wayne Coyne's gigantic hands that momentarily "captured" the on-stage lasers (so he could fire them into the crowd), countless over-sized balloons launching into the crowd, and an unforgettable speech about the magic of Moogfest.

One of our favorite moments came early in the set when Coyne entered his trademark "hamster ball" during a powerful (yet slightly "Chipmunked") rendition of Black Sabbath's "Sweet Leaf." The Tuned Inn captured this cover. We hope you enjoy it.

by Jeffrey Leeser - Nov 30, 2011

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