Fishbone formed way back in 1979 in the same LA scene that forged Jane's Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers. A tour with innovators The Beastie Boys encouraged Fishbone to bring a more diverse sound and increasing fury/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, from appearances on SNL to a video directed by auteur Spike Lee.
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 Idlewild featuring Outkast.
