The Bicycle Thief (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Bob Forrest, Josh Klinghoffer |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
| Website | https://web.archive.org/web/ (official website via archive.org) |
The Bicycle Thief is an American alternative rock ensemble fronted by Bob Forrest. After the dissolution of his former group, Thelonious Monster, Forrest teamed up with Josh Klinghoffer in 1997, initially focusing on cover songs and demo recordings. Upon securing a contract through Paul Tollett of Goldenvoice, Forrest and Klinghoffer proceeded to record their debut album, with Kevin Fitzgerald (Geraldine Fibbers) joining the lineup. This endeavor represented Klinghoffer’s inaugural studio recording, where he contributed guitar, keyboard, and drum parts on select tracks.
Their only full-length album, You Come and Go Like a Pop Song, debuted in 1999 and was reissued in 2001 featuring revised track sequencing and artwork. To commemorate the band's tenth anniversary in 2009, a live album titled The Way It Used to Be (Live) was released exclusively on Forrest’s website. In 2020, celebrating the 21st anniversary of their album, the band announced a vinyl re-release and made the record accessible on Spotify. Additionally, they held a livestream performance in September of that year.
Prior to the release of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ I'm with You in 2011, Klinghoffer and Forrest appeared together on Forrest’s radio program in July. The Bicycle Thief reunited for a live concert on October 3, 2013, at the Hard Rock Hotel in Palm Springs. This was followed by a show at the Save Music in Chinatown benefit event in Los Angeles on October 19, 2014—marking their first public appearance in over a decade. Another reunion performance occurred on October 12, 2019, at Alo House Silver Lake.
Discography
Studio albums
- You Come and Go Like a Pop Song (1999/2001)
Compilation albums
- Rare (2014)
- Birthday Cake Rarities (2020)
Live albums
- The Way It Used to Be (2009)
Singles
- Stoned +2 (2001)
External links
- Official website (via archive.org)