Fu Manchu (band)

Fu Manchu
Fu Manchu at Hellfest 2019
Fu Manchu at Hellfest 2019
Background information
Also known asVirulence (1985–1990)
OriginOrange County, California, U.S.
GenresStoner rock[1]
Years active1985–present
Labels
Spinoffs
MembersScott Hill
Brad Davis
Bob Balch
Scott Reeder
Past membersRuben Romano
Ken Pucci
Mark Abshire
Greg McCaughey
Glenn Chivens
Scott Votaw
Eddie Glass
Brant Bjork
Websitefu-manchu.com

Fu Manchu is an American stoner rock band formed in Orange County, California in 1985. The band underwent multiple lineup changes throughout the 80s and 90s, but has remained consistent since 2001. The band currently consists of founding guitarist turned lead vocalist Scott Hill, bassist Brad Davis, lead guitarist Bob Balch and drummer Scott Reeder.

Fu Manchu have been long associated with the Palm Desert Scene, alongside bands such as Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss and Mondo Generator.[2] Monster Riff has described the band as "one of the most loved and revered... bands in the stoner rock world."[3]

  1. ^ "Fu Manchu Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
  2. ^ Schober, Patrick (November 5, 2020). "The Birth of Desert Rock: The Legend of the Generator Parties". Monster Riff. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  3. ^ Courter, Joshua (June 16, 2021). "Asphalt Rising: The High-Octane Meanings Behind Fu Manchu's Lyrics, Themes, and Albums". Monster Riff. Retrieved June 23, 2023.