Flaming Lips Tries to Top Jay-Z's 8 Shows in 24 Hours

Band to challenge rapper's record as promo for MTV's O Music Awards

Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne has been performing with the same group for over 30 years, but he has absolutely no problem innovating. On Wednesday, Coyne announced via Twitter that the group is gunning for Jay-Z's Guinness World Record for the most shows played over 24 hours. The performances will be livestreamed as part of a promotional stunt for MTV's fledgling O Music Awards.

Starting on June 27, the Lips will try to perform eight shows over 24 hours in eight cities, starting in Memphis and concluding in New Orleans.

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