en Cuevana 3. Circus Circus was a rock and roll band from Los Angeles, California, USA and was formed by Blackie Lawless in 1979. The band is seen as a precurser to W.A.S.P.. Also in the line-up was Randy Piper who played in Blackie's previous band Sister and would also go on to perform in W.A.S.P.. Circus Circus split in 1981.