
Fishbone formed way back in 1979 in the same LA scene that forged Jane's Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Originally a ska / reggae band, Fishbone gained legendary status early on with their live shows full of rich improvisations and driving beats that seamlessly merged their songs into one huge set. A tour with innovators The Beastie Boys encouraged Fishbone to bring more diverse sounds and textural richness to their sounds, initially amping up the distortion with hardcore and heavy metal sounds (culminating in the powerful metal-plated version of Mayfield's classic "Freddy's Dead"), bring increasing fury and political awareness to their live performances. At the same time, Fishbone was also exploring the roots of Americana, from a folk to Delta blues. By 1990, Fishbone had added a Miles Davis alumnus on keyboards and guitar (John Bingham) and tore through the early 90s savagely, from appearances on Saturday Night Live to a video directed by auteur Spike Lee. The mid-90s weren't so kind, starting with unexpected departures and rocky relationship with their record label. Shifting personnel infused the band with new sounds and new directions, and the hardcore fanbase followed along. Fishbone exploded into the new millennium with The Hen House DVD Critical Times: The Hen House Sessions, an intensive exploration of the creative dynamics of the band and the recording process. Since then, Fishbone members have worked on diverse projects, including the visually stunning <b>...</b>
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