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Who were the original band members of The Flaming Lips?
The Flaming Lips formed in Norman, Oklahoma in 1983 with Wayne Coyne on guitar, his brother Mark singing lead vocals, Michael Ivins on bass and Dave Kotska on drums.
How did The Flaming Lips members Wayne Coyne, Mark Coyne, Michael Ivins, Dave Kotska meet?
Where did The Flaming Lips play their first gigs?
The Flaming Lips debuted at Oklahoma City's Blue Note Lounge.
When did The Flaming Lips catch their break?
In 1984, they recorded The Flaming Lips, their only release with Mark Coyne singing lead vocals.

Question: Why did his brother leave?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne's brother Mark leave?