Yes, this is real... THE SHAGGS are a real band, they're around since almost 40 years. This is their website. I'm tempted to sign up for a membership just to get the amazing goodies they're offering. I just listened to a few of their songs and it's beyond belief! It's like three people playing without even knowing what others are playing. I don't know if it's funny or scary. On the PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD song there are some kind of drum solos that could have only been conceived on another planet. Long live THE SHAGGS!