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Ming Tea is a rock band fronted by Mike Myers as Austin Powers that parodies 60s-type bands.The group includes Susanna Hoffs (as Jillian Shagwell, lead guitar and backing vocals), Matthew Sweet (as Sid Belvedere, bass and backing vocals), Stuart Johnson (as Manny Stixman, drums and backing vocals) and Christopher Ward (as Trevor Aigburth, guitar and backing vocals).

They are best known for their song "BBC", which appeared after the ending credits of the movie Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, as well as the song "Daddy Wasn't There", which Myers' character Austin Powers sings in Austin Powers in Goldmember. Both songs appear in their respective movie soundtracks. The band has appeared in character for several live gigs, including at the Viper Room.

After their collaboration in Ming Tea, Sweet and Hoffs continued to work together, recording two albums. Under the Covers, Vol. 1 and Under the Covers, Vol. 2 consists of some of the duos' favorite classic rock songs. In this format they have been known by the pseudonyms Sid and Suzie.

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