List of Fishbone members
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Fishbone is an American rock band formed in 1979 with John Norwood Fisher (bass), his brother Philip "Fish" Fisher (drums), Angelo Moore (vocals, saxophones and theremin), Kendall Jones (guitar), "Dirty" Walter A. Kibby II (vocals, trumpet), and Christopher Dowd (keyboards, trombone, vocals). The band's current line-up consists of Moore and Dowd (who was absent between 1994 and 2018), with several new members added in 2024.
History
Fishbone was founded when all the members were in junior high school in 1979.[1] After releasing two albums and two EPs, the band were joined by John Bigham on guitar and keyboards in 1989.[2] Guitarist Kendall Jones left the band in 1993,[3] soon followed by Christopher Dowd in 1994.[4] Bigham left in 1997,[5] and was replaced by Tracey "Spacey T" Singleton.[6] Drummer Philip "Fish" Fisher also left later in 1998, he was briefly replaced by Clint Cameron and Dion Murdock before John Steward joined in 1999. Dowd was replaced by Anthony Brewster from 1997 to 1998, before John McKnight joined, who stayed until 2001
Walter Kibby and Singleton both departed in 2003. Fisher, Moore and Steward rebuilt the band with Rocky George of Suicidal Tendencies and Tori Ruffin of The Time on guitars (though Ruffin left soon thereafter), and Dre Gipson on keyboards. McKnight returned in 2005, the band also had various trumpet players, who were PaDre Holmes, Fernando Pullum, Mervin Campbell, and Curtis Storey. McKnight again left in 2010, the band were re-joined by Kibby around the same time. In 2011 the band were joined by Tom "Tom-Bone" Ralls on trombone and Tori Ruffin briefly returning a substitute for George. After touring the band were joined by Jay Armant as full time trombonist.
In February 2013, keyboardist Dre Gipson left the band after nine years, reggae musician Freddie Flint filled in temporarily on keyboards, before Paul Hampton joined in July. Original drummer Philip "Fish" Fisher re-joined in November 2016, replacing Steward.[7] John Bigham returned to the band in 2017, replacing George. Keyboardist and trombonist Christopher Dowd returned in January 2018, replacing both Hampton and Armant.[8] Making a reunion of the bands classic line-up, minus Kendall Jones.
Bigham again departed in December 2019, he was replaced by Mark Phillips.[9] In November 2020, the band were re-joined by Kendall Jones for a one of performance. Phillip "Fish" Fisher left the group again in late 2021, after which John Steward rejoined on drums. In January 2024, Steward left the band for a second time. In April 2024, original members Norwood Fisher and Walter Kibby quit the band as well,[10] followed by Mark Phillips four months later.[11] In mid-2024, Aroyn Day (bass), Hassan Hurd (drums), and JS Williams (trumpet) joined Moore and Dowd as the new members of the band.
Members
Current
Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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![]() | Angelo Moore | 1979–present |
| all releases |
![]() | Christopher Dowd |
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Aroyn Day | 2024–present |
| none to date | |
Hassan Hurd | drums | |||
JS Williams |
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Former
Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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![]() | John Norwood Fisher | 1979–2024 |
| all releases to date |
![]() | "Dirty" Walter A. Kibby II |
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| all releases to date except Still Stuck in Your Throat (2006) and Fishbone Live (in Bordeaux) (2009) |
Philip "Fish" Fisher |
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| all releases from Fishbone (1985) to Chim Chim's Badass Revenge (1996) | |
Kendall Jones | 1979–1993 (guest 2008, 2010, 2016 and 2020)[15] |
| all releases from Fishbone (1985) to Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe (1993) | |
![]() | John "JB" Bigham |
|
| all releases from Set the Booty Up Right (1990) to Chim Chim's Badass Revenge (1996) |
Anthony Brewster |
|
| none | |
Tracey "Spacey T" Singleton | 1997–2003[18] | guitar |
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![]() | John McKnight |
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John Steward |
| drums | all releases from Fishbone and the Familyhood Nextperience Present: The Psychotic Friends Nuttwerx (2000) to Fishbone (2023) | |
![]() | Rocky George | 2003–2017[21] | guitar |
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![]() | Dre Gipson | 2003–2013[22] |
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![]() | André "PaDre" Holmes |
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| Fishbone Live (in Bordeaux) (2009) |
Curtis Storey | 2005–2007[24] (died 2017) |
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Jay Armant | 2011–2018[25] |
| Crazy Glue (2011) | |
Paul Hampton | 2013–2018[26] | keyboards | none | |
Mark Phillips | 2019–2024[27] | guitar | Fishbone (2023) |
Touring
Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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Clint Cameron | 1998[28] | drums | none | |
Dion Murdock | 1998–1999[29] | |||
Torrell (Tori) Ruffin |
| guitar | Ruffin played off and on between 2003 and 2005, he later returned as a touring substitute for Rocky George in 2011. | |
Elizabeth Lea | 2003–2004[31] | trombone | none | |
Mervin Campbell |
| trumpet | ||
Fernando Pullum |
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Tom Bone Ralls | 2011[33] | trombone | ||
Freddie Flint | 2013[34] | keyboards |
Guests/substitutes
Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Notes |
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![]() | Foley | 1993 |
| played bass and drums at one show on June 25, 1993.[35] |
Earl Hudson | drums | played drums at nine shows between September 23, and October 2 1993.[36] | ||
![]() | Gil Sharone | 1998 | played drums at one show on March 22, 1998.[37] | |
James Gray | played drums at twelve shows between May 25 and September 30, 1998.[38] | |||
Tim Moynahan | 2003 | trombone | played trombone at five shows between November 21 and December 13, 2003.[39] | |
![]() | Flea | trumpet | played trumpet at one show on November, 26 2003.[40] | |
Big Na, Mike T and Stuff | 2005 | drums | played drums at one show on April, 22 2005.[41] | |
![]() | Ikey Owens | 2012–2013 | keyboards | played keyboards at four shows between December 20, 2012 and January 1, 2013.[42] |
Timeline
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Line-ups
Period | Members | Releases |
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1979 – 1989 |
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1989 – 1993 |
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1993 – 1994 |
| none |
1995 – 1997 |
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1997 – 1998 |
| none |
1998 |
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1998 – 1999 |
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1999 – 2001 |
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2001 – 2003 |
|
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2003 – 2004 |
| none |
2004 |
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2004 – 2005 |
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2005 – 2007 |
|
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2007 – 2008 |
| none |
2008 – 2010 |
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2010 – 2011 |
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2011 |
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2011 – 2013 |
|
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2013 |
| none |
2013 – 2016 |
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2016 – 2017 |
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2017 – 2018 |
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2018 – 2019 |
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2019 – 2021 |
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2021 – 2024 |
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2024 – present |
| none to date |
References
- ^ Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (2004). The new Rolling Stone album guide. Simon and Schuster. p. 298. ISBN 978-0-7432-0169-8. Retrieved February 3, 2010.
- ^ Thompson, Dave (2001). Funk. Hal Leonard. p. 302. ISBN 978-0-87930-629-8. Retrieved February 3, 2010.
- ^ Bottenberg, Rupert (April 23, 1998). "Crazy to the 'bone: Fishbone's Norwood Fisher comes face to face with madness". Montreal Mirror. Archived from the original on February 26, 2010. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
- ^ Midnight, Chip (June 12, 2023). "Interview: Chris Dowd (Fishbone)". The Big Takeover. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Liberty, John (May 24, 2007). "John Bigham moans the blues for the first time". mlive. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Jordan, Oscar (June 21, 2016). "Spacey T | Vintage Guitar® magazine". Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ "Fishbone news". Fishbonelive.org. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ "It is OFISHAL! Chris Dowd back in Fishbone". Fishbonelive.org. January 30, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ^ Lars, M. C. "Angelo Moore". Mclars.fireside.fm. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ Harris, Will (April 25, 2024). "Fishbone Makes a Major Lineup Change, Moving Forward Without Norwood Fisher and 'Dirty' Walt Kibby".
- ^ "Mark Philips Leaves Fishbone | fishbonelive.org". www.fishbonelive.org. August 14, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ "Chris Dowd | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Walter Kibby | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Philip Fisher | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Kendall Jones | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "John Bigham | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Anthony Brewster | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Tracey Singleton | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "John McKnight | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "John Steward | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Rocky George | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Dre Gipson | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Dre Holmes | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Curtis Storey | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Jay Armant | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Paul Hampton | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Mark Phillips | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Clint Cameron | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Dion Murdock | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ "Tori Ruffin | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Elizabeth Lea | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Mervin Campbell | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Tom Ralls | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Freddie Flint | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Foley | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Earl Hudson | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Gil Sharone | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "James Gray | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Tim Moynahan | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Flea | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Big Na, Mike T and Stuff | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Ikey Owens | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
External links
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- 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.
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- Angelo Moore
- Mark Phillips
- Chris Dowd
- John Norwood Fisher
- "Dirty" Walter A. Kibby II
- Phillip "Fish" Fisher
- Kendall Jones
- John Bigham
- Anthony Brewster
- Dion Murdock
- John McKnight
- Tracey Singleton
- André "PaDre" Holmes
- Torri Ruffin
- Curtis Storey
- John Steward
- Jay Armant
- Dre Gipson
- Rocky George
- In Your Face
- Truth and Soul
- The Reality of My Surroundings
- Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe
- Chim Chim's Badass Revenge
- Fishbone and the Familyhood Nextperience Present: The Psychotic Friends Nuttwerx
- Still Stuck in Your Throat
- Live at the Temple Bar and More
- Live in Amsterdam
- Fishbone Live
- Singles
- Fishbone 101: Nuttasaurusmeg Fossil Fuelin' the Fonkay
- Fishbone
- It's a Wonderful Life
- Set the Booty Up Right
- Fishbone and the Familyhood Nextperience Present: The Friendliest Psychosis of All
- "Party at Ground Zero"
- "Freddie's Dead"
- "Ma and Pa"
- "Fight the Youth"
- "Everyday Sunshine"
- "Sunless Saturday"
- "Swim"
- "Fix"
- Critical Times – Fishbone's Hen House Sessions
- Live in Amsterdam
- Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone