Fonzie (band)

Fonzie
OriginLisbon, Portugal
GenresPop punk, punk rock, pop rock, skate punk, alternative rock, melodic hardcore
Years active1996–present
LabelsMovieplay (Portugal), Transdreamer (US), ULF (Japan), Punk Nation / I Scream Records (Europe)
MembersHugo Maia
David Marques
João Marques
JB
Past membersCarlos Teixeira
Miguel Cruz
Websitefonzietime.com

Fonzie is a Portuguese rock band from Lisbon. The band was formed in 1996. It consisted of vocalist and guitarist Hugo Maia, guitarist David Marques, bass guitarist Carlos Teixeira, and drummer João Marques. The band was nominated for "Best Portuguese Act" at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2003 and 2007.

The band did three world tours, playing in the US, Japan, Australia, Singapore, UK, Brazil, Germany, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic, Sweden, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina.

Their music was featured on major music TV channels throughout the world, such as MTV, MTV2, MTV Asia, NBC, Fuse TV, MCM, and was played on radio stations around the world. Their song "Gotta Get Away" was featured in the American MTV series "Laguna Beach" and "MTV MADE".