Fishbone
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".
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Fishbone performing live in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Fishbone & Familyhood Nextperience |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1979–present |
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| Members | Angelo Moore John Norwood Fisher Walter A. Kibby II John Steward Christopher Dowd Mark Phillips |
| Past members | Phillip "Fish" Fisher Kendall Jones Spacey T Anthony Brewster Dion Murdock Tori Ruffin Andre´ "PaDre" Holmes Curtis Storey John McKnight Dre Gipson Freddie Flint Rocky George Jay Armant Paul Hampton John Bigham |
| Website | fishbone |
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.