Fishbone is an American alternative rock band formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, which plays a fusion of ska, punk rock, funk, and other musical styles. Critics considered Fishbone to be one of the most distinctive and varied bands of the late '80s. With their hyperactive, self-conscious diversity, goofy sense of humor, and sharp social commentary, the group gained a large cult following during the late '80s, yet they never became mainstream.
Members
For a complete list, see List of Fishbone band members.
Current
Angelo Moore (1979—) – Vocals, saxophones, theremin, percussion
John Norwood Fisher (1979—) – bass, Vocals
"Dirty" Walter A. Kibby II (1979–2003, 2010—) – trumpet, vocals
John Steward (1999—) – drums
Rocky George (2004—) – guitar
Dre Gipson (2004—) – keyboards, vocals
Past
Kendall Jones (1979–1993) – guitar, vocals
Chris Dowd (1979–1994) – keyboards, trombone, vocals
John "JB" Bigham (1989–1997) – guitar, keyboards
Philip "Fish" Fisher (1979–1998) – drums, vocals
Anthony Brewster (1997–1998) – keyboards
Dion Murdock (1998) - drums
Tracey "Spacey T" Singleton (1997–2003) – guitars
Tori Ruffin (2003–2006) – guitars
Curtis Storey (2005—2007) – trumpet, vocals
André "Padre" Holmes (2004–2005, 2007–2008) – trumpet, Vocals, guitar
John McKnight (1999–2001, 2005—2011) – keyboards, trombone, guitar, vocals
Discography
Studio albums
In Your Face (1986) Truth and Soul (1988) - #153 on the Billboard 200 on October 29, 1988 The Reality of My Surroundings (1991) - #49 on the Billboard 200 on May 18, 1991 Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe (1993) - #99 on the Billboard 200 on June 12, 1993 Chim Chim's Badass Revenge (1996) - #158 on the Billboard 200 on June 8, 1996 Fishbone and the Familyhood Nextperience Present: The Psychotic Friends Nuttwerx (2000) Still Stuck In Your Throat (2006) TBA (2011)
Live albums
Live at the Temple Bar and More (2002) Live in Amsterdam (CD/DVD - 2005 - recorded live in November 2002) Fishbone Live (in Bordeaux) (CD/DVD - 2009 - recorded live in April 2008)
EPs
Fishbone (1985) It's a Wonderful Life (1987) Set the Booty Up Right (1990) Fishbone and the Familyhood Nextperience Present: The Friendliest Psychosis of All (2002)
DVDs
The Reality of My Surroundings - Past to Present (1991) Critical Times - Fishbone's Hen House Sessions (2001) Live in Amsterdam (CD/DVD - 2005 - recorded live in 2002) Fishbone Live (in Bordeaux) (CD/DVD - 2009 - recorded live in April 2008) Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone (Documentary - 2010)
Compilation albums
Singles (Japan only) (1993) Fishbone 101: Nuttasaurusmeg Fossil Fuelin' the Fonkay (1996) The Essential Fishbone (2003)
Singles
References
Other websites
Fishbone.net – Official band website
FishboneLive.org – Collaborative Fishbone encyclopedia (semi-official) Fishbone at Legacy Recordings Fishbone on the Live Music Archive – Fishbone's section of archive.org's free live concert recordings.