Fishbone

Fishbone
Fishbone
	Fishbone performing live in 2007
Background information
Also known as	Fishbone & Familyhood Nextperience
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Funk metal; alternative rock; funk rock; ska punk;
Years active	1979–present
Labels	Columbia; DC-Jam; Rowdy; Hollywood; High Times; Sound in Color; Nuttsactor 5;
Members	Angelo Moore; Christopher Dowd; Tracey "Spacey T" Singleton; Aroyn Day; Hassan Hurd; JS Williams;
Past members	John Norwood Fisher; Walter A. Kibby II; Phillip "Fish" Fisher; Kendall Jones; Spacey T; Anthony Brewster; Dion Murdock; Tori Ruffin; André "PaDre" Holmes; Curtis Storey; John McKnight; Dre Gipson; Freddie Flint; Rocky George; Jay Armant; Paul Hampton; John Bigham; John Steward; Mark Phillips;
Website	fishbone.net

Fishbone is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1979, the band plays a fusion of ska, punk, funk, metal, reggae, and soul. AllMusic has described the group as "one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative rock bands of the late '80s. With their hyperactive, self-conscious diversity, goofy sense of humor, and sharp social commentary, the group gained a sizable cult following".^[6]

Fishbone first assembled as school students in 1979 with John Norwood Fisher (bass), his brother Philip "Fish" Fisher (drums), Angelo Moore (vocals, saxophones, theremin), Kendall Jones (guitar), "Dirty" Walter A. Kibby II (vocals, trumpet), and Christopher Dowd (keyboards, trombone, vocals). They achieved their greatest commercial success in the late 1980s and early 1990s, after which they went through many personnel changes. From 2003 to 2010, John Norwood Fisher and Angelo Moore were the last remaining original members of the band. In the 2010s, all the other original members except Kendall Jones rejoined the band for various reunion tours and anniversary activities. As of August 2024, the lineup consists of Moore, Dowd, guitarist Tracey "Spacey T" Singleton, bassist Aroyn Day, drummer Hassan Hurd, and trumpeter JS Williams.

^ Everley, Dave (June 29, 2021). "10 funk metal bands that time forgot". Metal Hammer. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
^ Larkin, Colin, ed. (2006). "Fishbone". Encyclopedia of Popular Music (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-1953-1373-4. Funk metal hybrid from Los Angeles, California, USA who never managed to achieve the commercial success their critical reputation deserves.
^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Fishbone – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
^ Hiatt, Brian (March 18, 2000). "Ice Cube, Pantera, Patti Smith Lead Pack Of New Releases". MTV. Archived from the original on August 22, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
^ Colón, Suzan (June 1996). "Rudeboy Awakening SPIN's guide to the history of ska". Spin. 12 (4): 28. ISSN 0886-3032.
^ "Fishbone Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | ..." AllMusic. Retrieved June 16, 2024.

[1] Everley, Dave (June 29, 2021). "10 funk metal bands that time forgot". Metal Hammer. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2023.

[2] Larkin, Colin, ed. (2006). "Fishbone". Encyclopedia of Popular Music (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-1953-1373-4. Funk metal hybrid from Los Angeles, California, USA who never managed to achieve the commercial success their critical reputation deserves.

[3] Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Fishbone – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 24, 2015.

[4] Hiatt, Brian (March 18, 2000). "Ice Cube, Pantera, Patti Smith Lead Pack Of New Releases". MTV. Archived from the original on August 22, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2015.

[5] Colón, Suzan (June 1996). "Rudeboy Awakening SPIN's guide to the history of ska". Spin. 12 (4): 28. ISSN 0886-3032.

[6] "Fishbone Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | ..." AllMusic. Retrieved June 16, 2024.

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