Fishbone

Comprehensive discography and picture gallery.
. The Atomic Underground (http://www.efn.org/~cschatz/fishbone.html) : The first Fishbone website (1995), and still probably the best one around. It was reported in December 2004 that Glitter was once again living in Cambodia, and had bought a house there. Fishbone.net (http://www.fishbone.net) : Official band website. Many of these songs were originally written for the Lost On Life Street album, which was scheduled for release in 1998 but was cancelled following Glitter's arrest. FishboneLive.org (http://www.fishbonelive.org) : dedicated in bringing you the nuttness of the nutt, made by the band's fanbase to share photos, reviews, live recordings, discography, posters ... In September 2001, Glitter released a new album, called On, featuring new material alongside tracks recorded prior to his conviction.

External link:. After his whereabouts were published in British newspapers, he relocated to Cambodia but was later expelled by the Cambodian authorities after a public outcry at his presence. John McKnight - keyboards, trombone, guitar (1998 - 2001), trombone (2005 - present). After his release from prison, Glitter moved to Cuba in 2000. Anthony Brewster - keyboards (1997-1998). (This prompted his scene in the Spice Girls movie called Spice World: The Movie to be cut from the final release.). John Steward, Wet Daddy - drums (1999 - present). The staff there found pornographic images of children on the hard drive and called the police. Glitter was arrested and, on November 12, 1999, was convicted on child pornography charges; he was sentenced to four months in prison.

Tracey Singleton, Spacey T - guitar (1997-2003). His new career fell apart on November 18, 1997, after he took his computer to UK computer store PC World to be mended. John Bigham, JB - guitar, keyboards (1990-1997). Active in several projects during the '80s and early 1990s, Glitter released a cover of the Animals' "The House of the Rising Sun", which was a major hit. Kendall Jones - guitar (1978-1993). After "All That Glitters" (1981), a medley of past hits, launched a successful career as a performer, though his studio recordings were rare. Chris Dowd - vocals, keyboards, trombone (1978-1994). In the 1980s, Glitter took a major part in The Rocky Horror Show in New Zealand and released a few minor hits in 1977.

Philip Fisher, Fish - drums (1978 - 1998). He retired briefly in 1976, but by the end of 1977 he was back in the charts with "It takes all night long", from his album of that year "Silver Star". Kibby II, Dog King of the Freaks - vocals, trumpet (1978-2003). His "Greatest Hits" album followed. Walter A. "Always Yours", "Oh Yes! You're Beautiful", "Doing Alright With the Boys" and "Love Like You and Me" were all successes, but "Papa Ooh Mow Mow", his next single, was only a moderate hit. John Norwood Fisher, Wood - bass (1978 - present). Glitter's back up band, the Glitter Band, even became hit-makers by association.

Angelo Moore, Dr Madd Vibe - vocals, saxophone (1978 - present). "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)", "I Love You Love Me Love" and "Remember Me This Way" were all huge hits. John McKnight - keyboards, trombone, guitar (1998 - 2001), trombone (2005 - present). With his shows and persona becoming more and more outrageous, Glitter's fame showed no sign of stopping. Torri Ruffin - guitar (2003 - present). This was followed by a series of similar singles, all successful, as were the first two albums, Glitter and Touch Me. Rocky George - guitar (2003 - present). "Rock and Roll" eventually became a huge hit in 1972 in the United Kingdom, though it took six months to enter the charts.

Dre Gipson - keyboards (2004 - present). Before the song was released, Gary Glitter chose his modern name. Dre Holmes, Pastor Dre - vocals, trumpet (2004 - present). Finally, Leander and Glitter decided that glam rock was the way to go, and began recording "Rock and Roll", a fifteen minute song that eventually became two parts ("Rock and Roll (Part 1)" and "Rock and Roll (Part 2)"). John Steward, Wet Daddy - drums (1998 - present). This was followed by "We're All Living in One Place" as Rubber Bucket. John Norwood Fisher, Wood - bass (1978 - present). Using the name Paul Monday, the singer released "Musical Man" and "Here Comes the Sun" (George Harrison), then "Soul Thing" and "Stand!" (Sly & The Family Stone) were released as Paul Raven.

Angelo Moore, Dr Madd Vibe - vocals, saxophone (1978 - present). Boston International toured widely. Live at the Temple Bar and More - (2002). After the collapse of the Mike Leander Show Band, Raven formed Boston International (later known as the Bostons) with John Rossall, a professional saxophonist. Fishbone and the Familyhood Nextperience Presents: The Psychotic Friends Nuttwerx - (2000). In 1965, Raven joined in the Mike Leander Show Band, also producing singles by Thane Russell and the Poets. Chim Chim's Bad Ass Revenge - (1996). He signed with Parlophone Records in 1961, and Raven released two unsuccessful singles, appearing on Ready Steady Go, a television show, and working in several commercials.

Give a Money a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe - (1993). His first single as "Alone in the Night" (1960), released under the name Paul Raven. The Reality of My Surroundings - (1991). Born Paul Francis Gadd in 1940, it was as a teenager, Glitter performed at various bars and pubs in London, eventually landing a deal with Decca Records. Truth and Soul - (1988). In 1999, he was convicted of child pornography offences. In Your Face - (1986). Gary Glitter (born May 8, 1940) was a British rock and roll performer in the early 1970s, most notable for his hit song "Rock and Roll", parts of which have become an almost ubiquitous anthem at many American professional sports events.

. 1984 "Another Rock and Roll Christmas" #7 UK.
. 1984 "Dance Me Up" #25 UK. John McKnight joined back Fishbone in early 2005 on trombone. 1981 "And Then She Kissed Me" #39 UK. Guitarist Rocky George (Suicidal Tendencies), later joined by Torri Ruffin of (The Time) replaced Spacey T, and the band once again added a keyboardist, Dre Gipson. 1977 "A Little Boogie Woogie in the Back of Mind" #31 UK.

The band suffered a blow with the departure of founding member Walter A Kibby II in 2003, as well as longtime guitarist Spacey T. Kibby, a tough man to replace, was replaced by newcomer Dre Holmes. 1977 "It Takes All Night Long" #25 UK. While Fishbone has not yet gained the popularity of some of their early peers, the band has established a strong reputation of one of the best live acts in rock and roll, and continues to tour extensively despite the lack of exposure or record-label support. 1976 "You Belong To Me" #40 UK. Their latest album, Live at the Temple Bar and More was released in 2002 (2002 in music) and contained all brand new original material recorded throughout 2001 and 2002. 1975 "Papa Oom Mow Mow" #38 UK. John McKnight left the band in 2001, and the group continued on as a 5-piece. 1975 "Doing Alright with the Boys" #6 UK.

The band was dropped from their label and headed back on the road, where they continued to be a top-drawing live act. 1975 "Love Like You and Me" #10 UK. However, the record company did not promote the album properly, despite the fact that it was the most accessible Fishbone release to date, whihc resulted in poor sales. 1974 "Oh Yes! You're Beautiful" #2 UK. The result, Fishbone and the Familyhood Nextperience Presents The Psychotic Friends Nuttwerx, was a critical success, and featured some of the band's best material in nearly a decade. 1974 "Always Yours" #1 UK. from Bad Brains, Donny Osmond, and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs. 1974 "Remember Me This Way" #3 UK.

However, in 2000, the band was signed to a major record deal and given the chance to record a new album with a slew of special guests, such as Gwen Stefani, George Clinton, Rick James, H.R. 1973 "I Love You Love Me Love" #1 UK. Fishbone's dedicated fan base was, for the most part, happy to travel down whatever musical path the musicians pursued, but the band's record sales dropped consistently after 1991. 1973 "I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)" #1 UK. During the latter part of the 1990s, Fishbone earned their keep on the road through constant touring, as they remained one of rock's most amazing live bands. 1973 "Hello Hello I'm Back Again" #3 UK. By 1998, the band went once more through major personnel changes as founding member drummer Fish Fisher (Norwood's brother) left the band (to be later definitively replaced byJohn Steward), John Bigham left the band to pursue his own career (The Soul of John Black) and was replaced by former Sound Barrier/Mother's Finest guitarist Tracey Singleton (aka Spacey T) and John McKnight (from Ben Harper's Innocent Criminals) joined on keyboard and trombone (after a short stint by Macy Gray's Anthony Brewster). 1973 "Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh Yeah)" #3 UK.

Now a five-piece, Fishbone released the extremely heavy/punkish Chim Chim's Bad Ass Revenge in 1996, which did well in the undergroud music scene, but went completely unnoticed by the general public. 1972 "I Didn't Know I Loved You (Til I Saw You Rock 'N' Roll)" #4 UK; #35 US. Fishbone was then dropped by Sony records. 1972 "Rock and Roll (Parts 1 and 2)" #2 UK; #7 US. The band suffered another blow in 1994 when keyboardist Chris Dowd left the band. Norwoord Fisher tracked him down and attemtped to kidnap him with duct tape and a stun gun, and was arrested and sued over the incident.

Just before hitting the road on the 1993 Lollapalooza tour, the band experienced their first personnel loss as guitarist Kendall Jones left the band to join a religious cult. Their sound remained rooted in funk and ska, but focused more on hard rock and heavy metal on 1993's Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe. With the burgeoning popularity of alternative rock, Fishbone was suddenly gaining popularity in the mainstream, but the band was beginning to tear apart internally. One month before the album's release, the group played a memorable performance on Saturday Night Live, with Angelo doing a back flip into the camera pit a mere 5 seconds into their performance of "Sunless Saturday", whose video was later directed by Spike Lee The sunny soul number "Everyday Sunshine" also became a modest hit on radio and MTV. A psychedelic swirl of manic energy and witty commentary, the album successfully showcased the very different personalities of Fishbone's seven members.

An hour-long masterpiece, Reality is widely considered Fishbone's greatest triumph. Fishbone's winning streak continued with The Reality of My Surroundings in 1991 (1991 in music), a critical and commerical success. In 1990, the band added a seventh member, former Miles Davis music director John Bigham on guitar and keyboards. That same, year, the group toured with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and was nationally known as a major player in the burgeoning alternative music scene.

The album was highlighted by a metal version of Curtis Mayfield's classic "Freddie's Dead," from the movie Superfly. A brilliant piece of social commentary, Truth and Soul covered important topics such as the breakup of families, early 1900s racism, facism, nuclear war, and opression in lower income housing projects. 1988's Truth and Soul brought Fishbone wide critical acclaim, and is considered one of alternative rock's greatest albums. But by 1987, the band had turned up the distortion, and heavy metal and hardcore sounds started creeping into their music.

Though the band had a manic, kinetic sound and stage presence, the group was mainly a ska/reggae band in its early years. In 1987, in support of their first full-length album, In Your Face, the band toured with the Beastie Boys across the US and other parts of the world. The band did not have any official recordings until the release of a self-titled EP in 1985, featuring their classic song "Party at Ground Zero". Their unique stew of different styles, mixed with hectic energy and pounding rhythms, were a huge influence on the funk/rock/metal/rap genre that would become popular in the 1990s.

Fishbone first gained attention with their incredible live concerts, earning a reputation as one of the most original bands in the alternative genre. The group came from the same Los Angeles scene that spawned the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jane's Addiction. Fishbone is an extremely influential band that plays a unique fusion of funk, ska, punk, reggae, heavy metal and more. The band formed was in 1979 (1979 in music) in the ghettos of South Central Los Angeles by Angelo Moore (saxophone), Kendall Jones (guitar), John Norwood Fisher (bass), Fish (drums), Walter Kibby II (trumpet) and Chris Dowd (keyboards, trombone).