Band has never quit. I’ve been fortunate to work with them as a sound Engineer/tour manager the last 12 years on and off. Best Band ever. Period.

@RyanLunaPhotography

Жыл бұрын

That entire stretch of late 80's early 90's of FB, Jane's, RHCP, Primus...etc...so epic!

They’re still touring. It’s a shame because they’re SO influential, but they never got the credit they deserve. Watch the documentary about them, Everyday Sunshine.

@jconrad7082

2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Budgie, the other rock band that influenced so much but never got the recognition.. They will do in time though, rock is good like that ;-)

@Channyg4lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

The documentary is great. I have it on dvd.

@brianhard-workhogan5393

2 жыл бұрын

No they did not, and it’s heart breaking

@CrazyBxDon

2 жыл бұрын

Sooooo TRUE!!!!

@rumblefish9

Жыл бұрын

They still tour. You can't really put Fishbone into one genre.

i saw fishbone live at lollapalooza along with primus alice in chains rage against the machine and tool best concert ever!!!!

@bpschmidt4707

4 жыл бұрын

Same! But Tool was playing on the second stage at the same time....I was torn, I tried to watch some of both...

@youtubetrollking1880

4 жыл бұрын

Damn! what a line up.

@jenneper

4 жыл бұрын

One of the best times of my life!

@TahoeNevada

4 жыл бұрын

Saw them on the same tour! Also, saw Norwood Fisher playing with funk legend, Blowfly (R.I.P.) in 2009, shortly before their reunion.

@edgee2741

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, bro hell yeah it was

I just turned 50 and, in all my years, the hardcore scene (punk, metal, etc.) has always been pretty diverse and accepting. We're fans of music that is ostracized and looked down on so no matter your skin color, age, sex, sexual orientation or whatever, we've got a spot for you. Cheers, J!

@BenJohnson0531

4 жыл бұрын

The punk scene back in the day was so cool and diverse. All outcasts welcome, come as you are. We need more of that.

@BongEyedBastard

4 жыл бұрын

Suicidal4Life

@katskillz

4 жыл бұрын

truth

@douglascampbell9809

4 жыл бұрын

Right. The only people I ever heard of that the hardcore scene rejected was the Nazi/alt right.

@marcstov

4 жыл бұрын

@@BenJohnson0531 Come as you are...right on

One of the best and most underrated bands ever!

@AlfredoVenero

4 жыл бұрын

If you truly want the funk try Lemon Meringue by Fishbone

MAAAAAAAAN! This is one of the most underrated bangers of all time! Since I was a kid I listen to Fishbone. This band deserves much more attention. Really, thanks for this one bro. Keep it up

Fishbone was always woke bruh. The industry just wasn't ready for this in the early 1990's.

@christopherroth7239

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. At 18 years old in 1990 the lyrics definitely made me think deeper and broader about society

@ahab6969

4 жыл бұрын

Can anyone please explain the meaning of woke (from wake ??) to a 50+ year old fart, with English as 3rd language - thx

@0okamino

4 жыл бұрын

@Alexander Habbe - The best analogy I can think of is that it's like the social and political real life equivalent of having those special sunglasses from the movie _They Live._ Eyes truly open, alert and aware of the superficiality of so much that is taken for granted, and the insidiousness that can be hidden in it not questioned. Things that too many people stay asleep when faced with, their senses refusing to be conscious of it. It's not necessarily a claim that you even perceive everything under the surface, but more that you're actively trying to shine a light down there. Unfortunately, the term has been co-opted and turned negative to describe the most shallow representation of 'woke' which is more like sleepwalking than actually being awake, and it shoehorns in issues in an insincere, artificial manner. Now it's used a lot to derisively poison the well on these issues, lump all that in with what it used to be, and confuse people on what being _woke_ is about.

@Ms.EdensPlaylist

4 жыл бұрын

FACTS

@jeffzaring9485

3 жыл бұрын

So far ahead of their time. RHCP got all the fame that Fishbone deserves.

Can't look at Fishbone without listening to Bonin in the Boneyard.

@asking79x

4 жыл бұрын

elusivelectron Got me Bonin’! The Red Hot Chili Peppers sampled that in one of their songs too.

@johndesalvo3969

4 жыл бұрын

Wish he had first reacted to one of their more signature ska/reggae/funk songs like "party at ground zero". Does Stone Cold Steve Austin use this..or parts of this song in his intro opening theme?

@rstyree

4 жыл бұрын

Boom that's the song

@jenniferstringham1277

4 жыл бұрын

Bonin in the boneyard yeah it's alright yeah

@ElvesofZion

4 жыл бұрын

Funky Bass

This whole albume will blow your mind.

@ericpirillo7260

4 жыл бұрын

Yep

@christopherroth7239

4 жыл бұрын

The reality of my surroundings is another great album. Start to finish. One of my personal favorite of all time. Both musically and lyrically.

@deebrown4877

4 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯

@deebrown4877

4 жыл бұрын

@@christopherroth7239 AGREED!!

@baest0r

4 жыл бұрын

This album spoke to me in ways no other ever has or will do.

Now let’s get some Bad Brains “I Against I”. Take a dip in the punk rock pool. Also Straight Line Stitch “Black Veil”. This is a metal band fronted by a black woman. Let’s not forget the ladies

@patron40silver

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah on BAD BRAINS. I suggested FISHBONE and BAD BRAINS on the LIVING COLOUR reaction.

@porthos76

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely gotta do some Straight line stitch!

@samhainmoon1848

4 жыл бұрын

I been waiting on some bad brains as well and also DEATH

@centidays9292

4 жыл бұрын

Bad brains - big takeover

@rollwithit5150

4 жыл бұрын

Saw them in concert 6 times. I’m 50 now and I still rock out to them

Amazing reaction! Fishbone, Living Colour, Prince, Bad Brains, Jimi Hendrix...are the best examples not only to rock out as themselves but also inspired me to be a black rock musician.

@roncarey8810

4 жыл бұрын

Prince could absolutely shred on guitar!!!! Amazing and underappreciated. Kinda like the musicality of Duran Duran

@UniversalBlackRocker

4 жыл бұрын

@@roncarey8810 That's so true

@dalekarvonen1446

4 жыл бұрын

@@roncarey8810 I suggested some King's X another great rock band

@mikexxx11

4 жыл бұрын

Dont forget 24-7 spyz No one ever seems to mention Rocky George from Suicidal Tendencies either. His guitar work on the Lights Camera Revolution CD is amazing. The riff in Goin Breakdown is heavy AF

@StuBusDriver

4 жыл бұрын

King’s X

Finally! The Legend, The Enigma! FISHHHBOOOOOONE!

Fishbone covered "Them Bones" by Alice in Chains recently, and went heavy.

I've been trying to get people to react to Fishbone for ages. Glad to see someone's finally seen the light!

I first heard this band when I was in high school and thirty years later they are STILL an important part of my life.... absolute talent ❤

Party at Ground Zero got me into these guys, the effin rock!

@WaltBTB

4 жыл бұрын

THIS!

@ZillMob

4 жыл бұрын

Me too but I heard it in a Gallagher special. So that’s pretty funny

@ratso1963mikel

3 жыл бұрын

I had their EP with "U-G-L-Y You Don't Got No Alibi", Party At Ground Zero

@eloiseroberts9674

3 жыл бұрын

Get. On.

@maxhamman

3 жыл бұрын

party at ground zero was it for me too

Swim by Fishbone!

dude, this group, this crew - one of the most enormous assemblies of talent to ever emerge. they cover so much ground, genre wise, but it's always their music, and they make you believe it and feel it 100%. if you can check them live, it's always life affirming. love them so much

They're still around, but they,'re struggling a bit. They had some line-up changes over the years. But every fisbone concert is an Event!

@TahoeNevada

4 жыл бұрын

Follow them on Facebook, they post live shows all the time.

@patron40silver

4 жыл бұрын

Dirty Walter and his dildo mic.

@Ellez7040

4 жыл бұрын

@Deveroth That's disrespectful! Kendall is unwell. How dare you!

@LOAFEMB

4 жыл бұрын

Joop Boom Was it the Drummer first if I remember.

@joopboom4119

4 жыл бұрын

@@LOAFEMB first their guitarist, Kendall Jones, who was convinced to join some religious cult because they were playing the Devil's music. Then some infighting as I recall and the final straw was the frustration of not breaking through bigger as a band. Charley Dowd, keys and trombone and a major songwriter, and drummer Fish were the biggest blows. After that, Dirty Walt left but rejoined some years later.

Fishbone can play any genre of music. They do rock , metal, soul , ska, reggae, funk , and anything they feel like . One of the best shows I've ever attended.

Great band! Both the documentary and the song/vid for "Everyday Sunshine" are worth checking out.

@TahoeNevada

4 жыл бұрын

fatback2 They’re your favorite bands favorite band!

@TheJoshreyes1

4 жыл бұрын

The documentary is really good. You should check out out definitely

Check out: Alcoholic, The Suffering, Cholly, and Party At Ground Zero.. For a different taste. If you were into the skate, punk, ska, metal scene.. You knew Fishbone. The industry just couldn't put em in a genre.. Very versatile.

@eatingbitter1756

4 жыл бұрын

cholly!!!

Fishbone is from L.A. They were opening for George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic last summer on some shows, at least on the west coast. Enjoy the channel, bro.

Thank you and you're welcome. I knew they'd strike a chord and I wasn't joking when I called them the most underrated band of all time. And they're still kicking. If you get the chance to see them live, don't miss it.

Jamel, I dunno if you reacted to Fishbone and to this song after my recommendation, I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who suggest them to for a reaction but i'm sure I've spent enough enthusiasm and words on them to encourage you to give'em a try. I'm glad you weren't disappointed, I'm glad.... happy to hear your words about the crowd diversity and that you caught my point about how much important would have been if Metal, and Rock in general, had more black musicians and bands creating music and performing on stage as an alternative to RAP and R'n'B . Something like that would have been important good repercussions on AfroAmerican culture and culture in general. Fishbone went even further and is sad that that role hasn't been sufficiently recognized. For all gods sake... I found out about Fishbone here in Italy and you still had no idea they ever existed? Sounds unbelievable even only thinking about it! The band is still performing today, the lineup has seen many changes along the years and that's a real pity because they could seriously be huge. They definitely have been influential but nothing takes away my belief they could have become one of the greatest bands in history. You know what... who cares... they ARE one of the greatest bands ever. If you reacted to this thanks to my suggestion... well... that fills my heart with joy, I love when my passion for music becomes contagious!

@DaviniaHill

4 жыл бұрын

This performance got me into the 'bone. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lp6rm7JuZKTZm6Q.html

@mixtand138

4 жыл бұрын

I just saw them last year with Toots and the Maytals and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Amazing show!

@joecantrell4734

4 жыл бұрын

I was right there with you, now I’m trying to get him to hear 24-7 Spyz “ grandma dynamite”

@750count

4 жыл бұрын

You can say they are the best But at the very least they are up there with any of the greats of the genre Deserved much more attention

In the mid 80’s There was the Black Rock Coalition (BRC) Every “Black Rock Band” was part of it and strong. Damn, I was young but loved rock.

Fishbone was and is a truly amazing band; an unbridled artistic manifestation of authenticity, eclecticism, and love. I saw them in Louisville in 2012, when Angelo, Norwood, and Walter were the only original members, but they and the rest of the lineup at the time, delivered every bit of passion, energy and love that I imagine they ever had to us, an audience of..idk, maybe a 100 or so people. And they were all super nice, and sociable after the show, too. Fishbone was, in my opinion, the pinnacle of what I think "alternative rock" was all about in the beginning: eclecticism. At least that's the groundwork that was laid by bands like Jane's Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Fishbone in the 80s, and explored further, with a plethora of variety in the 90s, exemplified by the band lineups of lollapalooza--at least the few years or so in the 90s, to my knowledge. Which by the way, this video is footage of Fishbone's Lollapalooza '93 performances, which sadly, Kendall Jones, the writer of this song, was not there to play, but that's a whole other story. It really saddens me that the album this song was on: Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe...that album somehow ended up being their downfall, when in my opinion, it was their peak. It's my favorite album of theirs, after a series of albums leading up that I also absolutely love. It was their last album to feature all of the original lineup +the additional second guitarist, John Bigham. I believe this album was the peak expression of Fishbone's development of their craft as songwriters. I can't say enough about how profound that album is to me; eclecticism realizing its best potential. It's all over the place stylistically, but in a way that's not forced, contrived, or gimmicky...it's the antithesis of all of that; you get metal, ska, funk, punk, hip hop, soul, blues...etc. and on every single song--every single style--it feels like Fishbone is right at home. You can tell that made this metal song, because they HAD TO make this metal song; it was authentically within Kendall, and by the same token you can tell that the beautiful, heartwarmingly sweet, soulful "Lemon Meringue" written by Norwood, came from the same place of authentic passion. To me, as diverse as it is, it all feels like it creates a cohesive mood. Despite that profound quality, maybe too many people just weren't ready for that level of eclecticism, sadly. When I first heard the album in 2006, it challenged me; it pushed me out of my comfort zone of musical taste. At the time, I was still mostly comfortable in the rock/metal realm. I had started branching out with some funk rock/alternative rock, like the aforementioned, but nothing yet, like what I experienced from this album. I was initially drawn in by THIS song, Servitude; I could not stop listening to it; the metal riffing contrasted with Chris Dowds, soulful melodic singing, the electrifying rhythm, the sick-ass guitar solos...to this day, it's one of my favorite metal songs. Having been stuck on this song before hearing the rest of the album, so I expected to hear a bomb-ass metal album--90's style. Instead, when I first skimmed through the tracklist, I was a bit disappointed that it wasn't that; or it only was with a few songs, but it was a profound blessing in disguise, because the more rock/metal oriented songs sounded and felt so good to me, and the more limited sensibilities I had at the time, that I HAD to keep giving the other songs a chance, and in doing so, it wasn't long before I realized I love every song, which led to me broadening my musical tastes to a whole new level, which is a truly invaluable thing as a musician/music fanatic. Thank you so much, to every member of Fishbone, past and present, for all of the art and love that you've given the world. I love every one of you with all my heart

The Boys are still touring.... I think they just played Tokyo last weekend. Without doubt the greatest band you could ever wish to see play live. I've been lucky enough to have seen them twice, even though I live in Australia... They are peerless.... Red Hot

Please do "Party at Ground Zero." They actually started out as a great SKA band. I was honestly surprised to hear a more metal slant in their music. but it works well.

@doctormanhatten

4 жыл бұрын

I loved their ska/punk/funk fusion, and they put on amazing shows (until Angelo started bringing out a theremin). I understand why they moved on though, as Ska had mutated into vacuous party music in its 3rd wave. (Ironic that most people equate it with white frat boys now, since it was born in Jamaica). Oh, and how about the Roots getting into trouble for playing Fishbone's "Lyin' Ass Bitch" when Michelle Bachmann was on Fallon?

I am so glad that you found Fishbone. To answer your question about where they are today, they still tour. Line up changes a little but the core is still alive.

@jamelakajamal

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James🙏🏾

@jamesburr5826

4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to pass along this number. It's another side of their personality and shows their ska roots. kzread.info/dash/bejne/onyLwcSppKvgYqQ.html

@76MrBlack

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamelakajamal I work for this band. They never stopped. Original Line up is back together. New music on the way.

Fishbone is a group of RAD humans! They have been around forever and probably still tour. I saw them in Vail in 2000 and the next day we hit the hill. Such an awesome memory, burning trees in the trees with Flippin Fishbone!!!

Saw them in small shows like an unknown band, spent time w/ the singer, i still listen to this album - such a deep musical influence !

Thank You Thank You Thank You! I love this band. A pure democracy of a band. That's a hard thing to maintain. The 90's when we were trying to bring everybody together. The line up from this era has re united. Sans K. He's just too damaged. New music this year is on the cards...

I fcking love fishbone. I used to have a fishbone patch on my bag, nobody knew who they were so I was always trying to get ppl to listen to them. They were so before their time and it sucks bc they should have been huge. I had a huge crush on Angelo, the lead singer (as well as instrumentalist.) The kind of longing crush you only get when you’re young. He was so dynamic and cool. I found them kind of late, late 90’s, early 2000’s. I found them when a friend was playing some of their music. I found their videos and was obsessed for a hot min.

Fishbone still soldiers on with the original line up nowadays and still puts out new music. Angelo is the hardest working musician out on the tour circuit. The man hauls gear, sets up, sells merch at the table and still throws down everytime. I dont miss a Fishbone show.

One of the best live bands I have ever seen and I have been to quite a few concerts of them. The energy was just incredible and musicality as well. As somebody put it they are one the more underrated and highly influential bands.

other songs to check out by these guys: Everyday Sunshine and Fight the Youth

@muppetpaster

4 жыл бұрын

The entire album is awesome!!

Watch the documentary "Everyday Sunshine" The Story of Fishbone if you want to get to know more about them, they have an amazing story to tell in that one, I grew up loving their music, great work on your reactions by the way, was hoping you would get to fishbone, wait till you realize as you get into their music, just how amazing as musicians they all are, and you'll see how other famous bands were influenced by them.

Fishbone should have been HUGE! So HUGE! One day they will get what they deserve!

They have been a number one go too for almost thirty years... You should have seen these guys at a bar on a dimly lit street in Santa Cruz, CA ... SOLD OUT CROWD EVERY NIGHT~!

I saw them this year with Pfunk and living color! Thanks man!! Keep deep diving into them!!

Don’t stop-Keep going J...End the Reign, Black Flowers, Swim, Lemon Meringue, Fight the Youth, Everyday Sunshine, ...you’re on the verge of a nervous breakthrough my dude🤘

@garytackett8426

4 жыл бұрын

End the fuckin reign!!

43 yo white guy. Fishbone has been me my favorite band since I was 12. I’ve seen them at least 20 times (everyone they play in NC). They are as relevant as ever and the original lineup has been touring together for the first time in over 20 yrs. Skafunkrastapunk for life.

I was a sideshow and body Suspension performer at voodoo fest back in 2011 and got to hang out with these guys backstage, nicest most coolest guys ever

LOVE this song! Bought this disc because it had the song "Swim" on it, but this is the best track on the whole disc (and the whole album is pretty damn good).

Top stuff! Haven't heard Fishbone for ages. Check out some Skunk Anansie.

@kingbrutusxxvi

4 жыл бұрын

One "thumbs Up"... only because I can't give you two!

@shanewray7595

4 жыл бұрын

Skin is badass...definitely do some skunk.....hedonism or intellectualize my blackness or little baby swastika

@JennRighter

4 жыл бұрын

GREAT suggestion.

@garytackett8426

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

At their peak, they were inarguably the best live band on the planet. No one else even came close, Fishbone was the whole package times 10. Chops, writing, vocals, stage presence, they had no equal.

Fishbone has always been my favorite band. Ridiculously underrated! I saw them live at Pinks Garage in Honolulu HI 1992. The absolute best live band of all time.

Fishbone!!!! You have to listen to “Freddy’s Dead” or “Party at Ground Zero” classics Now you’re walking young grasshopper. Now Bad Brains keep it going

King's X ---Dogman

Ska, punk, metal, funk, RnB - you name it, Fishbone kills it. Hands-down best live band I've seen.

Finally someone reacts to one of the best bands ever! This takes me back!

They were touring with George Clinton last year.

@vincentmartagex8608

4 жыл бұрын

For his last tour !!

Greatest thing about 90's music festivals.. Everyone's the same colour when you're covered in mud!!

Seeing Fishbone September 17 at Summerfest in Milwaukee. I live in Atlanta. They are still rockin' on. So excited!🤘

First time hearing them back in the day was on SNL. It was a revelation.

Listen to the album "Truth and Soul" - One of the best albums of the late 80s

Ha ha they are great live, I seen them back in the 90's in Amsterdam and I was in the pit going crazy and the singer jump in there and had not seen him and hit him right in the mouth! I said how sorry I was and he smiled and run up to the balcony and then jump off that. What a great Show that was! Try their cover of Freddy is dead!

@mourlyvold7655

3 жыл бұрын

That must have been Paradiso...

@vividangel

3 жыл бұрын

@@mourlyvold7655 Yes, it was!

@mourlyvold7655

3 жыл бұрын

@@vividangel I knew I recognised you! :)

@vividangel

3 жыл бұрын

@@mourlyvold7655 Ha ha, How are you then? : )

@mourlyvold7655

3 жыл бұрын

@@vividangel Not bad, thnx. Funny thing, this...

I saw these guys rock out on mtv and it blew my mind. It not only rocked it had a message!

Love Fishbone. They are the band others bands still envy to this day. Ahead of their time.

They are amazing that's what unites people! if it's good it's good! Please check out Body Count! I'm not gonna give up on that but check out Bad Brains as well!

mate, if ur going on a fishbone trip, some further delving suggestions = "one planet people" and "dear god", couple of different looks from the group, bit more of a reggae/dub flex.

Fishbone are still around today... since 1979. I requested this tune several times and want to say thanks for doing it. Peace!

Love Fishbone since 1990,they Faith no more,Living Color,RHCP real alternative music of 90’❤

The band fell apart after one of the members joined a cult and the other members of the band tried to kidnap their friend out of the cult to deprogram him. They were caught, faced criminal charges and had to go to court

@CP-kb1du

2 жыл бұрын

Kendall Jones joined his Dads Cult ...Norwood John Fisher went to rescue his Friend Kendall , Kendall was brainwashed and was fighting Norwood was charge with Kid Napping , charges were dropped in Court Kendall was off his rocker .....Sad he was the Key song writer in the band ...

Ok ok ok! Now you gotta top all this off with some Body Count! Black Hoodie or No Lives Matter.

@Lady_LC

4 жыл бұрын

Brad Steed I second this!

great music touches everybody...so true, man. Fishbone never got the credit or fame that so many other acts got in the 80s and 90s...and race may have played a part, but I think the deeper truth was that they were controversial, critical, thoughtful and smashed barriers...which made them more dangerous than most other acts of their time. If they'd aimed for safe tropes they could have been a hit factory...but they could be playful and make fun songs...but they also played from their heart and spoke their truth without fear...and that made them powerful...and beloved by fans. You noticed the diverse crowd...that was a unique factor of Fishbone...few bands other than Bad Brains and the Specials had such amazing mixed crowds, where respect and brotherhood ruled the day. I feel like the age of isolation and internet communications has stripped away some of that precious universal respect and love that was part of the era of alt-rock.

I've been blessed enough to open for FISHBONE 2X . Absolutely the BEST live band you could ever hope to see.

U need to react to Maggotbrain by Parliament-Funkadelic

Yes, everyone on stage is black! But if you notice almost everyone in the audience is white! Always was sad they weren't more embraced by the black community...

@captainshiner42

4 жыл бұрын

Damon Wayans is the only famous black Fishbone fan I'm aware of. He definitely represents though.

@jamesnorthup7717

4 жыл бұрын

@@captainshiner42 I knew I liked him!

@nowayout8773

3 жыл бұрын

Peter Tosh wanted to reach out to blacks and his audiences were mostly white. Peter said his he wanted his music and message to reach black America. Peter Tosh was amazing. Super powerful writer and singer and musician. Legendary.

@rgdssd

3 жыл бұрын

Here in California they had support from the Mexican-American punk kids! I was one of them and there were many of us in the late 80s/90s. ✌️ 😎

I saw Fishbone live in ‘89 and they brought it! Total energy from start to finish!

Man, they were there for the show, sound, and the music and man, Fishbone is one of the great ones. You definitely feel it.

This is FAR from a "representative" Fishbone track. ...in fact, this album, itself (GIve A Monkey A Brain And He'll Swear He's The Center Of The Universe), among: fans of the band, casual listeners, reviewers, radio D.J.s ...pretty much everyone! -Even the band itself! (they claim that their slow "dissolution" began here, actually!), it was considered "controversial" and had, both, ardent lovers of and negators of. ...It generated disparity and rifts. - Just sayin'! --I would have gone with (would STILL go with) earlier material, such as: (my first choice) "V.T.T.L.O.F.D.G.F." or "Ugly" or "Lyin' Ass Bitch" or, even, their SEMINAL: "Party At Ground Zero" OR better yet!)) the GREAT "One Day (from Truth And Soul -- Which, also, includes their fantastic cover of Curtis Mayfield's "Freddie's Dead" [which introduced Curtis' greatness to a large portion of my generation, whose parents and older siblings, apparently, had SHITTY record collections, with NO CURTIS in them!!! 😲😵😂😜🤘🤘] as well as: "Mighty Long Way", "Bonin' In The Boneyard", "Pouring Rain", "Ghetto Soundwave", "Change" (pretty much every track ON it!! 😋😁)-) Fishbone have a catalog FULL of ska-, funk, punk- and heavy metal-influenced songs which: break boundaries, set new standards and display the type of deft, intricate musicianship (musical excellence you RARELY see collected in a single grouping of ANY sort!! While ska and reggae (and other associated offshoots of Jamaican music-styles) were massive influences on British/English punk rock, they were, relatively unknown on the U.S. side (except through the underground where interest in and knowledge of them filtered through to some via the punk community). Fishbone were, in MY experience, the first (and at the time, I think: ONLY!) band, even close to the mainstream who employed ska sounds, feels or any of the elements. They were, definitely, outsiders and developed more acceptance through their INIMITABLE, UNFORGETTABLE live performances and, later-on, through the development of what became known as "alternative" music and the rising into "common recognition: of what had previously, only, been "underground" music and bands. This happening in the 1990s The Fisher brothers [original Bassist and drummer - The rhythm section were brothers. Yes. 😁😋👍👍🤘🤘🔥] were core elements in the band's formation and sound (but, then so were ALL of the founding members, incl. Chris Dowd, Walter Kibby II, Kendall Jones and Angelo Moore!!!!! 🤘🔥🤘). Drummer, Fish (who, initially, left Fishbone in?? I THINK, 1998? ...but is, now, back, with them 🤷‍♂️), actually, was the drummer in Wicked Wisdom [Jada Pinkett's nu-metal outfit - who were fairly good, I must admit!]. 🤘🔥🤘 Every single one of these guys is RIDICULOUSLY talented as a musicians and many of them as writers and arrangers, as well! If you've never seen FISHBONE play live, you are missing-the-fuck, right, -out! These guys NOT ONLY put out the MOST energy I have EVER seen or FELT, anywhere (and I've been to over 350 shows in my lifetime -so: I have a "gauge," here!! 😋😲😁😁🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘), but they play EVERY show (no matter how large or small!!!!! - I've seen this band play to 50 people (IF that!!!!) ...and it felt like a stadium show, MFer!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😁😁😁💜💜💜💜🤘🔥🤘), NOT only "TO THE FANS" or "FOR THE FANS," but, specifically TO the fans who ARE THERE!!!!!! They are THAT in tune with shit! You can't get much better than Fishbone, live. NEVER dissatisfying. 💜

@robertgomez7414

4 жыл бұрын

T. Andra I second “Voyage to the land of the freeze dried Godzilla farts”.

@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertgomez7414 Absolutely!!!!

Been following Fishbone since high school and saw them most recently in 2019 at Reggae on the Rocks! Fishbone Army for life!!!

One of my fav 90s band saw them live about 10 times. They could play it all, rock, ska, funk, punk.

First saw Fishbone in 1987. They are still at it to this day. Best live band hands down. Ever. Period. End of story.

I was working at the Fillmore west in the 80's and saw them play. It was the an incredible performance. The whole building was rocking Literally! I worked in the kitchen and the swinging doors where swinging back and forth with the music a good 10 inches. A truly epic band live.

Hi, darling, I've just seen this reaction, and I have a bit to say re. Fishbone. Firstly, please look in to their back catalogue, I guarantee you'll love it! Secondly: I was a massive fan back in the day - I ran a fanzine in the late 80s/early 90s because I was such a huge music fan (late teens, early 20s) and I interviewed them a couple of times (ahh, pre interweb lol!). Fantastic blokes, all of them. They still are the best live band I've ever seen/experienced - I'm shortly turning 50, so I've seen a few ha! When I was 17 me and a couple of friends travelled from London to the Netherlands (on boats and buses) just to see them at the Pinkpop Festival. TOTALLY worth it! (you can find footage from that gig online - you're welcome lol!) As to where they are now, and why they're not massive...well, from my perspective and experience.......they were black. And utterly f**king fabulous. And that's why they didn't get the support in the early 90s, when they should have had it.

I love Fishbone! They are so great and stylisically all over the place. They are a metal-funk-ska-soul-punk rock band!! :-) They're also one of the best live concert bands on the planet! They have never really broken through to a huge following though-- which breaks my heart, honestly. Their music could really bring people together, but too many people have either never heard it, or dismissed it, because it's so eclectic. To me, they're legends!

I went to college 87-91 and grew up listening to this band. Saw them multiple times and yes, as a white man, I can tell you their shows, vibe, and scene were all about human truth and soul (see what I did there 😀). They were/are outrageously good. Their challenge was they were too smart, too confrontational, and too good for the times. If you ever want an example of a band ahead of their times it is Fishbone. They would be revered in today’s times. Yet, they didn’t despair and just kept bonin’ in the boneyard. Much, much respect to Fishbone, a true original.

Fish bone has been around since the 1980’s. Their musical style is so diverse and their lyrics hit societal issues head-on while also being incredibly entertaining and damn funny (in some instances).

More than any other band, Fishbone was the soundtrack of my youth from the mid-80s to the early 90s. Thank you for checking them out. They are still touring in some form, but this song was from the last album recorded with their original lineup, and it was never quite the same again after this. The question of what happened is a complicated one, but I think it mostly had to do with the fact that radio, and even their own fans, didn't know how to categorize them. Their sound changed radically from album to album, and even from song to song (and even within any given song), so it was always a challenge to keep up with them. This album was a turning point, because they had finally began to get some mainstream attention and it was probably the most radio-friendly record they ever recorded. Unfortunately, their most talented songwriter (the one who wrote this song) quit the band right after the album was released, and other original members began dropping out soon after. Most of them are back together now, so I keep hoping against hope that they will record some new music at this level. You need to see them live to get the full effect - might want to check this out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qoeZxbORfLregpc.html

One of the Black Coalition Family. Bad Brains, Fishbone,24/7 Spys,Living Colour etc etc thank you for paving the way for future black artists 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

My fathers band had the great plesure of opening up for these guys at a music fest here in florida! They are still rocking it!!

Fishbone is one of the most important bands to come out in the last 30 years. Along with the Bad Brains no one could even get close to what they did. I was lucky enough to play shows with them both and I've seen them many times. Their live shows were a spiritual experience. Record label's didn't know how to market them. Do we push them as a rock act, punk rock, funk, R&B. They got lost in Record Company Bullshit.

Fishbone!!! Love them!! Seen them a bunch of times and every show was awesome...never disappointed

Fishbone are such underrated geniuses. They can bang out a politically fused party anthem or go straight hardcore prophets.

Saw then in the late 80’s at a high school auditorium, in Utah. They were loud, heavy and powerful. A small venue that rocked like an arena show. The entire venue was a mosh; everyone sweating. I will never forget it.

Music Unites ... Amen to that. Been playing these guys On the Air for years... but I remember when I was in high school in the 80s, they were this awesome ska band that drove the crowds crazy when they played in Pasadena or anywhere else for that matter.

Ma n Pa......a must from Fishbone....bringing in the SKA

My classmate is friends with one of their mom. And I got to speak to her and she called him on face time!! Let me tell you I am in fan heaven !! Been a fan since the 80’s !! These brothers are Amazing and STILL FIRE 🔥!!!!!

'89 Went to see Primus. Fishbone opened, blew this white boy away, and been a fan ever since. Angelo was the coolest front man I've ever seen..

Seen Fishbone twice. Transformative both times. You need to see them. Consider it like a pilgrimage. It is. Your life wil be divided into two halves: Pre-Fishbone and Post-Fishbone. :)

I remember going to a Fishbone show at the Warfield in SF. Little rubber fishes were shot across the audience from the stage as they started their first song.

Fishbone were way ahead and they never went away they have a long catalog of music. People just stopped listening for whatever reason. pop punk, Hardcore, Nu metal, gangsta rap, Lilith fair music, Alternative rock, Techno, EDM, etc... 90-94 was the biggest explosion of musical diversity I think I have witnessed in 45 years of being on earth.

Fishbone in their prime (circa late 1980's - early 1990's) were untouchable live! Bands like Janes Addition, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Alice in Chains all sang praises for Fishbone and how their explosive live shows meant any band that headlined after them just looked flat regardless of how huge that band happened to be. They utterly smashed so many musical boundaries, mastered so many genres. mixed humour with ultra serious social commentary and prided themselves on their exceptional musicianship and most importantly, their originality. For me it was their amazing use of horns with crunching guitar riffs that made them so unique and original. Their sound evolved with each album adding much heavier elements and tones along the way, almost progressive metal with a handful of tunes on the 1993 album 'Give a Monkey a Brain..." but they also continued to write songs that ranged from ska, funk, thrash to punk rock like they owned each genre. There are more styles of music on display on that album than any other in my opinion and for that reason, Sony/Colombia records reaaallly struggled to come to terms with how to market such a diverse band. It's almost criminal how influential they were on the alt rock scene internationally by the early 1990's yet by the early 2000's they were almost forgotten by all but diehard fans and all the musicians they influenced. Their mainstream presence died almost instantly once they lost their major label connection. Their decades long career and their story is such an emotionally rollercoaster, it would make an incredibly fascinating and dramatic film. Never has there been a band more important or more relevant than Fishbone: 5 African American boys from South Central LA just throwing all their musical influences in the mix and the result was so refreshing, so original and fun yet also thought provoking. I thank you Jamel_AKA_Jamal for reacting to this epic song and bringing attention back to this national treasure called Fishbone! I suggest going back to their debut ep 'Fishbone' and working chronologically through their albums. Unfortunately their magic was diluted once their original guitarist/founding songwriter Kendall Jones departed in 1993 followed shortly by Chris Dowd (keyboards/vocals/trombone). The original lineup reformed for the first time in decades only a few years ago (minus Kendall Jones) so I'm so curious to see whether they end up back in the studio or if it's just for touring their classic material. They are one of my all time favourite bands and the world has really never seen the likes since, certainly not to come out of South Central...

Fishbone has been around since the early 80s. Incredible band and awesome diversity and talent in their music. Really awesome guys to hang with as well. This particular song is a bit harder than their typical jazz-funk ska sound.

This is Fishbone at their hight. Late 80s early 90s, they could do anything, soul, funk, punk, metal, and it was all great. Meaningful music too. They were fighting a holy war armed with great sound.

I was fortunate enough to see these guys at the very first Warped Tour, amazing stage show.

Thank you for playing FishBone, my favorite of all time!