The Buoys
Popularity
The Buoys has 2 upcoming shows in the Netherlands. The next one is on February 3, 2027 at Paradiso, Amsterdam. All 2 tour dates
About
The Buoys were a progressive rock band from Wilkes Barre who made a name for themselves with songs written by Rupert Holmes. Their 1971 single "Timothy" reached number 17 on the American charts, but the real talking point was its subject matter: the song dealt with cannibalism, which got it banned from plenty of radio stations. That notoriety only added to its cult appeal. Funny enough, it was the follow up "Give Up Your Guns" that turned into a long running hit in the Netherlands, charting twice there, once in 1972 and again in 1979, partly because an instrumental section from the track was used in a Radio Veronica commercial. The song has also held a spot in the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000 since the list launched in 1999. By the late 1970s, Bill Kelly and Jerry Hludzik had left to form a new band called Dakota.
