Beatrice Egli and Flipper

San Francisco's Flipper, known for their post-hardcore punk sound, debuted with "Sex Bomb" in 1982, praised for its raw, loud energy. Their influential album, *Album—Generic Flipper*, featured songs mixing humor and depth. Despite modest fame, they earned underground rock acclaim. Vocalist Will Shatter's death in 1987 marked their temporary end. Flipper reunited in 1992 with Rick Rubin's encouragement, releasing *American Grafishy*.

Swiss pop-schlager star Beatrice Egli, renowned for revitalizing the genre with a modern twist and Swiss charm. Winner of multiple awards including three Swiss Music Awards and an Echo, she leads with a series of top-charting albums and hosts her own TV show "Die Beatrice Egli Show."