Fishbone Members, Gear & Sound

US rock band

Genre

Rock Funk rock Funk Funk metal Ska punk Ska

Members

Select a Fishbone band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.

Rocky George

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Suicidal Tendencies Cro-Mags Harley's War Papsmear

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John Norwood Fisher

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Bassist

Groups:

The All‐Star Jam Session Year of the Dragon Animal Dance THINK:EXP Dirty Walt and the Columbus Sanitation

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Kendall Jones

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Guitarist

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John Bigham

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Singer Guitarist

Groups:

The White Folks The White Folx Silverlake Male Chorus The Soul of John Black

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Spacey T.

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Guitarist

Groups:

Mother's Finest O.G. Funk Sound Barrier Dirty Walt and the Columbus Sanitation Gangland Krunchy

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Angelo Moore

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Singer Saxophonist

Groups:

Murphy's Law Angelo Moore And The Brand New Step The All‐Star Jam Session Project Nfidelikah

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Christopher Dowd

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Keyboardist Trombonist

Groups:

Murphy's Law The Seedy Arkhestra

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Philip Fisher

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Singer

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Hootie & the Blowfish Wicked Wisdom

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Walter Adam Kibby II

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Singer Trumpeter

Groups:

Murphy's Law Year of the Dragon Dirty Walt and the Columbus Sanitation

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Marlon M. Williams

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Guitarist Bassist

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Death Row Players

No gear added

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Jay Armant

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Singer Trombonist

No gear added

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Dre Gipson

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Singer Keyboardist

No gear added

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John Steward

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Drummer

Groups:

Dirty Walt and the Columbus Sanitation Super 8

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André Holmes

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Bassist Keyboardist Trumpeter

Groups:

The Soul of John Black

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Elizabeth Lea

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Trombonist

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Forniquette

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Joe McCreary

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Bassist Drummer

Groups:

Arrested Development George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars Chris Dave and The Drumhedz Mifflin Ensemble

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JS Williams

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Composer Trumpeter

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About

Fishbone is an eclectic American band that fuses elements of rock, funk rock, funk, funk metal, ska punk, and ska into a vibrant and dynamic sound. Hailing from Los Angeles, Fishbone was formed in 1979 and has been known for its high-energy performances and genre-blending music. The core lineup features Angelo Moore (vocals, saxophone, theremin), Norwood Fisher (bass), Christopher Dowd (keyboards, vocals), and John Norwood Fisher (bass), with various talented musicians contributing over the years. Despite numerous lineup changes, Fishbone's commitment to pushing musical boundaries remains steadfast.

How to Sound Like Fishbone

Fishbone's sound is characterized by its energetic and vibrant mix of aggressive rock riffs, funky bass lines, and ska-infused rhythms. Their music often features a gritty yet melodic approach, with Ibanez electric guitars delivering sharp, cutting tones. The band's rhythm section, led by John Norwood Fisher, employs a punchy and dynamic Warwick Corvette FNA Jazzman 5-string bass, creating a groove-laden foundation. Effects like the Mu-Tron Musitronics III Envelope Filter add a distinct funky character to their sound. Their music is a whirlwind of sound that balances chaotic energy with precise musicianship, achieving a sound that is both raw and polished, ideal for musicians aiming to explore the intersection of multiple genres.

Discography

In Your Face

1986

Truth And Soul

1988

The Reality Of My Surroundings

1991

Give A Monkey A Brain And He'll Swear He's The Center Of The Universe

1993

Chim Chim's Badass Revenge

1996

Fishbone & The Familyhood Nextperience Presents The Psychotic Friends Nuttwerx

2000

Still Stuck in Your Throat

2008

Live In Bordeaux

2010

Crazy Glue

2011

Stockholm Syndrome

2025

Get the Fishbone Sound

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