Fishbone
Fishbone is an American alternative rock band formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, which plays a fusion of ska, punk rock, funk, and other musical styles. Critics considered Fishbone to be one of the most distinctive and varied bands of the late '80s. With their hyperactive, self-conscious diversity, goofy sense of humor, and sharp social commentary, the group gained a large cult following during the late '80s, yet they never became mainstream.
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 Fishbone performing live in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Fishbone & Familyhood Nextperience |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Genres | Rock Alternative rock ska punk Punk rock Funk Funk rock Funk metal Hard rock Heavy metal Reggae Soul AOR |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | Columbia, Rowdy, Hollywood, High Times Records, Sound In Color, Nuttsactor 5, DC-Jam Records |
| Associated acts | Year of the Dragon, Dirty Walt & The Columbus Sanitation, Trulio Disgracias, Dr. Madd Vibe, The Seedy Arkhestra |
| Website | http://www.fishbone.net/ |
| Members | Angelo Moore John Norwood Fisher Walter A. Kibby II John Steward Rocky George Dre Gipson |
| Past members | Philip "Fish" Fisher Kendall Jones Chris Dowd John Bigham Spacey T Anthony Brewster Dion Murdock Tori Ruffin Andre´ "PaDre" Holmes Curtis Storey John McKnight |
Members
- For a complete list, see List of Fishbone band members.
Current
- Angelo Moore (1979—) – Vocals, saxophones, theremin, percussion
- John Norwood Fisher (1979—) – bass, Vocals
- "Dirty" Walter A. Kibby II (1979–2003, 2010—) – trumpet, vocals
- John Steward (1999—) – drums
- Rocky George (2004—) – guitar
- Dre Gipson (2004—) – keyboards, vocals
Past
- Kendall Jones (1979–1993) – guitar, vocals
- Chris Dowd (1979–1994) – keyboards, trombone, vocals
- John "JB" Bigham (1989–1997) – guitar, keyboards
- Philip "Fish" Fisher (1979–1998) – drums, vocals
- Anthony Brewster (1997–1998) – keyboards
- Dion Murdock (1998) - drums
- Tracey "Spacey T" Singleton (1997–2003) – guitars
- Tori Ruffin (2003–2006) – guitars
- Curtis Storey (2005—2007) – trumpet, vocals
- André "Padre" Holmes (2004–2005, 2007–2008) – trumpet, Vocals, guitar
- John McKnight (1999–2001, 2005—2011) – keyboards, trombone, guitar, vocals
Discography
Studio albums
- In Your Face (1986)
- Truth and Soul (1988) - #153 on the Billboard 200 on October 29, 1988
- The Reality of My Surroundings (1991) - #49 on the Billboard 200 on May 18, 1991
- Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe (1993) - #99 on the Billboard 200 on June 12, 1993
- Chim Chim's Badass Revenge (1996) - #158 on the Billboard 200 on June 8, 1996
- Fishbone and the Familyhood Nextperience Present: The Psychotic Friends Nuttwerx (2000)
- Still Stuck In Your Throat (2006)
- TBA (2011)
Live albums
- Live at the Temple Bar and More (2002)
- Live in Amsterdam (CD/DVD - 2005 - recorded live in November 2002)
- Fishbone Live (in Bordeaux) (CD/DVD - 2009 - recorded live in April 2008)
EPs
DVDs
- The Reality of My Surroundings - Past to Present (1991)
- Critical Times - Fishbone's Hen House Sessions (2001)
- Live in Amsterdam (CD/DVD - 2005 - recorded live in 2002)
- Fishbone Live (in Bordeaux) (CD/DVD - 2009 - recorded live in April 2008)
- Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone (Documentary - 2010)
Compilation albums
- Singles (Japan only) (1993)
- Fishbone 101: Nuttasaurusmeg Fossil Fuelin' the Fonkay (1996)
- The Essential Fishbone (2003)
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 | US Main. Rock | US Mod Rock | UK[1] | ||
| 1985 | "? (Modern Industry)" | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | "Party At Ground Zero" | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | "When Problems Arise" | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | "Freddie's Dead" | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | "Ma and Pa" | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | "Fight the Youth" | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | "Sunless Saturday" | - | - | 7 | - |
| 1991 | "Everyday Sunshine" | - | - | 14 | 60 |
| 1993 | "Swim" | - | - | - | 54 |
| 1993 | "Unyielding Conditioning" | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | "Servitude" | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | "Alcoholic" | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | "The Suffering" | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | "Party With Saddam" | - | - | - | - |
Fishbone Media
Moore, Fisher and Rocky George performing in 2010
References
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 201. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
Other websites
- Fishbone.net – Official band website
- FishboneLive.org – Collaborative Fishbone encyclopedia (semi-official)
- Fishbone at Legacy Recordings Archived 2008-07-05 at the Wayback Machine
- Fishbone on the Live Music Archive – Fishbone's section of archive.org's free live concert recordings.