Here are pictures of the fairies who were soon to become global superstars, as they were at the band's conception on the autumn of 1999. Some of the images have been digitally altered to protect the innocent.

The Free Radical: Dan "Devious" White (lead/air guitar, pyrotechnics)

The Free Radical again

The Free Radical again

The Reactant: Paulus "Crazy Dutch Hooligan Fishing Catastrophe" Couvreur M.D. (Bass guitar/disco carnage)

The Reactant again

The Reactant once again

The Catalyst: Steve "Marvel elbows Man" Murphy, (vocals/attitude)

The Substrate: Nick "Rampant Rage" Reiter (percussion/spoons/synth)

The Transition State: Bruce "Bin Basher" Henke (percussion/shorts) Bruce on the left, a pair of blart, then Paul with his good friend Ken Heiney (watch out for stray fishing tackle)

Click here for more pics of the FAIRIES in their first incarnation, with Paul "Crazy Dutch Hooligan" the origional bassist.