I saw these guys live in 1991 and it was easily the greatest show I've ever seen. Primus opened. Small theater, no seats, just a giant mosh pit going off for three hours straight. Fishbone in their prime were like a freight train live, unbelievable energy. Angelo Moore came out and sang a heart-wrenching a capella song at the end, which is simply incredible seeing as he had been absolutely manic for two hours. Life changing stuff, 18 years ago and it seems like yesterday.
Saw these guys for the first time, original lineup, Dec. 2021. Every single band member played multiple instruments and harmonized. It was one of the best examples of musical showmanship I’ve ever experienced and I’ve been gigging and booking in San Francisco regularly since 1998. If you can, book Fishbone rt now because no one’s promised tomorrow and they are one of the greatest and most underrated pop/rock bands OF ALL TIME AND STILL GIG!
I shot their show at Voodoo 2011 on 4 hours of sleep, totally exhausted, no coffee. Felt awful...After their set, I felt like a million bucks. Best way to pop the peepers open and start the day EVER
I fucking LOVE Fishbone. Amazing band whose talent, love, and enthusiasm could barely be contained within the absolute kickass songs they wrote, produced, recorded, and performed. 🤘
this album got me through highschool... being there was absolute torture, but i'd have this in my walkman, and pop it in my stereo once i was home... helped heal what ailed me...
It makes me SICKER that they are a well-hidden gem. It is very fun to be a fan of underground\misfit\intelligent bands too deep for the mainstream, but these guys are just TOO GOOD for this type of obscurity! Yet, so it remains.....
Saw them a week ago at the Hollywood palladium. I had no idea who they were before they took the stage, but goddamn they made a fan out of me. Their energy was absolutely incredible. I can't wait to listen to their catalog and catch them live again. :)
Im here bec I was there the first time. Sounds even better now. I didn't realize how well they could play. The drummer is ever'thang. And Angelo the great. Takin us to chu-ch!!!
Don't judge me. I am ashamed to admit that I was not a fan, more specifically, they were not on my radar. I think because people were really impressed by the bands ability to incorporate so many different sounds and styles that, at the time, I thought were incongruent. I don't know why I'm explaining myself....but I feel like I should say publicly "I'm sorry!! I didn't know!!" Now, I know. 😎
If there was ever a song and video that captured the pure universal joy of music, this one is it. This is my go to video when I need a spiritual uplift. Hadn’t been here in awhile but sitting indoors recovering from cancer surgery and needed some everyday sunshine!!
Everytime I hear this song, it takes me back to crowd surfing at the UMASS Sudent Union back in 1991. After I touched down when this song ended, my buddy was like “You looked so happy, man.” Still am, Ken😎
I got to share the stage with these guys are their Documentary release in North Carolina. The energy of these men was inspirational. I wish I could play with them again.
It took me a bit to remember this song after not hearing it in quite a while. But that just plays into the surprise: that rave-up, orgiastic ending that builds up throughout the song making it all the better. It's a hard task to find a song that starts out great and just keeps getting greater as in this amazing example. It's even harder to find a better song, period.
I saw them perform almost three years ago in Jacksonville, and they can still rock it out. Amazing performance. I'm looking forward to seeing them in a month here again.
I admit that I've only heard Fishbone for the first time only 2 weeks ago, and I dig bands like FNM and Sublime. .This band is off the scale when it comes to music level of playing, very versatile - i'm your Fan now!! Shut up and take my money
I so admire people who can dance like nobody's watching. These guys know the secrete. Despite all the negativity in this world, these guys refuse to let it crush their spirit. You got to love 'em for that. And in the process are raising the spirit of others.
Look at it this way,Remember when we all were kids playing together at recess or just around our neighborhoods,all our silliness came out we didn't care about color,race,religion or any of that we just wanted to play,thats what I feel every time I see Fishbone,I miss those years.
I'll tell you, I've seen them twice over the last two years, the most recent being about two months ago and the energy is still there. They still put on an absolutely amazing show.
I brought my own ghostly pale self here, because this was totally funky fresh when I was in college, back in '91. And I didn't need anyone or anything else to bring me along.
The movie "juice" by Tupac brought me here, when I saw a man in the public of hip-hop battle scratch djs wearing a t-shirt wih that name band, such a great movie by the way, one of my favorites. RIP Tupac!
The Epitome of Underestimaded. Those of us that know appreciate the glorious contributions Fishbone has made to music. Young America...this is why you have the music you listen to today. Much respect.
I got to see Fishbone live when we were both young-- and the lead singer, Angelo Moore, was so friendly. Coolest rock star I've ever met, ever. And I've met a few. He was just an interesting dude. They were also the tightest band I've ever heard - or maybe tied with a couple jazz bands. You couldn't get any tighter.
Even beyond rock stars, Angelo is one of the nicest people I've met in general. 100% agreed about the band, too. Though they did get some appreciation, Fishbone should have gotten far more recognition.
One of the greatest tragedies in popular music history will be how this song never became Fishbone's breakout smash hit. Should've been bigger than "Under The Bridge" (with all due respect to the Peppers). So much joy, soul, and vibrant energy in this tune. #FishboneIsRedHot
