What is "longpigs"

Longpigs were a British alternative rock band who rose to fame on the fringe of Britpop in the 1990s, comprising Crispin Hunt ( vocals), Richard Hawley ( guitar), Simon Stafford ( bass guitar) and former Cabaret Voltaire member Dee Boyle ( drums) who was replaced by Andy Cook (drums) on their second album. Hailing from Sheffield, the group had success with singles such as "She Said", "On and On", and their well-received debut album The Sun Is Often Out (1996).