Danny Elfman was originally the frontman of art punk band Oingo Boingo, who had a hit with the title song to the movie Weird Science. Later he became better known as the guy who wrote the theme to The Simpsons, as well as composing soundtracks for many other popular TV shows and films.
The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo were formed as a musical theatre group in 1972 by Richard Elfman, before they became the influential new wave band known simply as Oingo Boingo, fronted by Richard's younger brother Danny. They were best known commercially for their hit song "Weird Science", from the film of the same name and their fourth album Dead Man's Party. Boingo broke up in 1995, but Danny Elfman was already well on his way to becoming a popular and acclaimed film composer, working closely with many famous film directors most notably Tim Burton. Elfman worked with Burton on films such as Beetlejuice (1988), Batman (1989), Edward Scissorhands (1990) and The Nightmare Before Christmas. He has scored extensively for The Simpsons, Desperate Housewives and Tales from the Crypt. In addition to this work he has scored many blockbuster movies with other directors including Scrooged (Richard Donner, 1988), Dick Tracy (Warren Beatty, 1990), Mission: Impossible (Brian De Palma, 1996), Men in Black I and II (Barry Sonnenfeld, 1997 & 2002) and Spider-Man I and II (Sam Raimi, 2002 & 2004). Elfman has been nominated for an Oscar three times without success; he has, however, won one Grammy and one Emmy.
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Tim Burton and Danny Elfman Sign Copies of "Corpse Bride" at Best Buy in Hollwood - February 14, 2006
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The Hollywood Reporter Billboard Music Conference - Day 2
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The Hollywood Reporter Billboard Music Conference - Day 2
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