Hagfish (band)

Hagfish
Hagfish performing in 2006
Hagfish performing in 2006
Background information
OriginDallas, Texas, U.S.
GenresPunk rock, alternative rock, pop punk, melodic hardcore
Years active1991–2001
(reunions: 2003–2004, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
LabelsIdol, Dragon Street, BYO, London, Go-Kart, Honest Don's, Coldfront
MembersGeorge Stroud Reagan III
Zach Blair
Doni Blair
Tony Barsotti

Hagfish were an American rock band originated in Sherman, Texas that rose to notoriety via performances in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas, Texas, drawing influences from both punk rock and alternative rock. The lineup included lead vocalist George Stroud Reagan III, guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Doni Blair and drummer Tony Barsotti for the majority of the band's career, including nearly all of their recorded work. Formed by the Blair brothers in 1991, Hagfish emerged with contemporaries Tripping Daisy and Toadies as part of the 1990s Dallas/Fort Worth alternative rock scene and were also heavily influenced by the Descendents/All, whose members recorded and produced two of the band's studio albums. After officially disbanding in 2001, Hagfish have reunited occasionally for live performances.[1][2][3][additional citation(s) needed]

  1. ^ "Hagfish". AllMusic. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  2. ^ Freedman, Pete (December 23, 2010). "Hagfish, Riverboat Gamblers, The American Fuse". Dallas Observer. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  3. ^ "Hagfish". Trouser Press. Retrieved August 30, 2024.