Barnes & Barnes are an American musical duo, formed in Los Angeles in 1970. Though commonly associated with novelty music and comedy rock, their music has also incorporated elements of new wave, synth-pop, and folk rock.
Barnes & Barnes was originally formed by 16-year-old high school classmates Bill Mumy and Robert Haimer in 1970, as a private home recording project. By 1978, the duo had gained public recognition with the radio debut of their novelty song "Fish Heads," on the U.S. nationally-syndicated Dr. Demento Show.
When recording or performing as Barnes & Barnes, Mumy and Haimer adopt the personae of Art Barnes and Artie Barnes, respectively; twin brothers from the fictional civilization of Lumania, existing in an alternate dimension complete with its own language and customs.