King Missile: Humor, Music, and Cultural Impact

King Missile emerged from the art-punk underground with a sound that defies easy categorization. Blending elements of spoken word, surrealist humor, alternative rock, and performance art, the band is best known for its 1992 hit “Detachable Penis,” a deadpan monologue over a hypnotic groove that unexpectedly broke into mainstream consciousness.

But King Missile is far more than a novelty act—it's the long-running vehicle for the singular voice of John S. Hall, a poet, satirist, and cultural observer with a sharp wit and even a sharper tongue. 

John S. Hall recently stopped by Thunderlove Studio, and we spoke with him about his career. 

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John S. Hall on IG

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King Missile on Bandcamp