Claim: From 1974 to 1995 Danny Elfman was in an American new wave band.
Evidence: Elfman is best known for his work scoring films and television shows , in particular his frequent collaborations with director Tim Burton , and for being the lead singer and songwriter for the band Oingo Boingo from 1974 to 1995.
Oingo Boingo -LSB- ˈɔɪŋgoʊ_ˈbɔɪŋgoʊ -RSB- was an American new wave band , best known for their hits `` Dead Man 's Party '' and `` Weird Science ''.