"Austin's domineering daily regime began immediately: mail-order homework, calisthenics, and constant band practice under his watch. Whether they liked it or not, the sisters were now the Shaggs and barred from being anything else."
"The final prophecy did come to pass and the sisters eventually found fame, but, as a new documentary film We Are the Shaggs explores, not necessarily the fame anyone expected."
"With their accidentally avant-garde style and seeming naivety about the basic rules of music such as tuning and timing, the Shaggs became one of the most divisive bands in rock history, provoking wonder and horror in equal measure."
Austin Wiggin Jr. believed in his mother's palm readings, which foretold his daughters' musical success. He removed them from school to pursue music, enforcing a strict regime. The sisters, known as the Shaggs, played regularly but missed typical childhood experiences. Their mother supported Austin's ambitions without expressing her feelings. The Shaggs gained fame with their unique sound, which was both celebrated and criticized. Their album, Philosophy of the World, received mixed reviews, yet influential figures like Kurt Cobain recognized its significance.
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