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 and 2025.

History Fishbone was founded when all the members were in junior high school in 1979. After releasing two albums and two EPs, the band were joined by John Bigham on guitar and keyboards in 1989. Guitarist Kendall Jones left the band in 1993, soon followed by Christopher Dowd in 1994. Bigham left in 1997, and was replaced by Tracey "Spacey T" Singleton. 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. John Bigham returned to the band in 2017, replacing George. Keyboardist and trombonist Christopher Dowd returned in January 2018, replacing both Hampton and Armant. Making a reunion of the bands classic line-up, minus Kendall Jones.

Bigham again departed in December 2019, he was replaced by Mark Phillips. 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. In mid-2024, Aroyn Day (bass), Hassan Hurd (drums), and JS Williams (trumpet) joined as their replacements. Mark Phillips also departed in August 2024, Tracey Singleton returned as his replacement in November 2024. Day missed several performances with the band in December 2024 and bassist Jeffrey Connor filled in. The following month, Day announced that he had left the band and Connor has continued to perform with band. On March 5, 2025, James Jones was announced as Fishbone's new full member and bassist.

Members

Current ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsAngelo Moore 1979–presentall releasesChristopher DowdTracey "Spacey T" SingletonguitarHassan Hurd2024–presentdrumsStockholm Syndrome (2025)JS Williams 2024–presentJames Jones2025–presentbass

Former ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsJohn Norwood Fisher1979–2024all releases except Stockholm Syndrome (2025)"Dirty" Walter A. Kibby II all releases to date except Still Stuck in Your Throat (2006), Fishbone Live (in Bordeaux) (2009), and Stockholm Syndrome (2025)Philip "Fish" Fisherall releases from Fishbone (1985) to Chim Chim's Badass Revenge (1996)Kendall Jones1979–1993 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" Bighamall releases from Set the Booty Up Right (1990) to Chim Chim's Badass Revenge (1996)Anthony BrewsternoneJohn McKnight John Steward drums all releases from Fishbone and the Familyhood Nextperience Present: The Psychotic Friends Nuttwerx (2000) to Fishbone (2023)Rocky George2003–2017guitar Dre Gipson 2003–2013André "PaDre" HolmesFishbone Live (in Bordeaux) (2009)Curtis Storey2005–2007 Still Stuck in Your Throat (2006)Jay Armant 2011–2018Crazy Glue (2011)Paul Hampton2013–2018keyboardsnoneMark Phillips2019–2024guitar Fishbone (2023)Aroyn Day2024bassnone

Touring ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsClint Cameron1998drumsnoneDion Murdock1998–1999Torrell (Tori) RuffinguitarRuffin played off and on between 2003 and 2005, he later returned as a touring substitute for Rocky George in 2011.Elizabeth Lea2003–2004trombonenoneMervin CampbelltrumpetFernando PullumTom Bone Ralls2011tromboneFreddie Flint2013keyboardsJeffrey Connor2024bass

Guests/substitutes ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsNotesFoley1993played bass and drums at one show on June 25, 1993.Earl Hudsondrumsplayed drums at nine shows between September 23, and October 2 1993.Gil Sharone1998played drums at one show on March 22, 1998.James Grayplayed drums at twelve shows between May 25 and September 30, 1998.Tim Moynahan2003trombone played trombone at five shows between November 21 and December 13, 2003.Fleatrumpetplayed trumpet at one show on November, 26 2003.Big Na, Mike T and Stuff2005drumsplayed drums at one show on April, 22 2005.Ikey Owens2012–2013keyboardsplayed keyboards at four shows between December 20, 2012 and January 1, 2013.

Timeline

Line-ups PeriodMembersReleases 1979 – 1989 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals Kendall Jones - guitar, vocals Christopher Dowd - keyboards, trombone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Philip "Fish" Fisher - drums, vocalsFishbone (1985) In Your Face (1986) It's a Wonderful Life (1987) Truth and Soul (1988) 1989 – 1993 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals Kendall Jones - guitar, vocals Christopher Dowd - keyboards, trombone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Philip "Fish" Fisher - drums, vocals John Bigham - guitar, keyboardsSet the Booty Up Right (1990) The Reality of My Surroundings (1991) Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe (1993) 1993 – 1994 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals Christopher Dowd - keyboards, trombone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Philip "Fish" Fisher - drums, vocals John Bigham - guitarnone 1995 – 1997 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Philip "Fish" Fisher - drums, vocals John Bigham - guitarChim Chim's Badass Revenge (1996) 1997 – 1998 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Philip "Fish" Fisher - drums, vocals Spacey T - guitar Anthony Brewster - keyboards, valve trombone, vocalsnone1998 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Spacey T - guitar Anthony Brewster - keyboards, valve trombone, vocals Clint Cameron - drums 1998 – 1999 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Spacey T - guitar John McKnight - keyboards, trombone, guitar Dion Murdock - drums 1999 – 2001 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Spacey T - guitar John McKnight - keyboards, trombone, guitar John Steward - drumsFishbone and the Familyhood Nextperience Present: The Psychotic Friends Nuttwerx (2000) Fishbone and the Familyhood Nextperience Present: The Friendliest Psychosis of All (2002) 2001 – 2003 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Spacey T - guitar John Steward - drumsLive at the Temple Bar and More (2002) Live in Amsterdam (2005)2003 – 2004 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals John Steward - drums Rocky George - guitar Tori Ruffin - guitar Dre Gipson - keyboards Mervin Campbell - trumpet, flugelhornnone 2004 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals John Steward - drums Rocky George - guitar Tori Ruffin - guitar Dre Gipson - keyboards Dre Holmes - trumpet, vocals 2004 – 2005 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals John Steward - drums Dre Holmes - trumpet, vocals Rocky George - guitar Dre Gipson - keyboards John McKnight - keyboards, trombone, guitar 2005 – 2007 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals John Steward - drums Rocky George - guitar Dre Gipson - keyboards John McKnight - keyboards, trombone, guitar Curtis Storey - trumpet, vocalsStill Stuck in Your Throat (2006) 2007 – 2008 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals John Steward - drums Rocky George - guitar Dre Gipson - keyboards John McKnight - keyboards, trombone, guitar Dre Holmes - trumpet, vocalsnone 2008 – 2010 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals John Steward - drums Rocky George - guitar Dre Gipson - keyboards John McKnight - keyboards, trombone, guitar Mervin Campbell - trumpet, flugelhorn 2010 – 2011 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals John Steward - drums Rocky George - guitar Dre Gipson - keyboards John McKnight - keyboards, trombone, guitar Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals2011 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals John Steward - drums Rocky George - guitar Dre Gipson - keyboards Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals Tom Bone Ralls - trombone 2011 – 2013 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals John Steward - drums Rocky George - guitar Dre Gipson - keyboards Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals Jay Armant - trombone, vocalsCrazy Glue (2011) Intrinsically Intertwined (2014) 2013 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals John Steward - drums Rocky George - guitar Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals Jay Armant - trombone, vocals Freddie Flint - keyboards none 2013 – 2016 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals John Steward - drums Rocky George - guitar Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals Jay Armant - trombone, vocals Paul Hampton - keyboards 2016 – 2017 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Rocky George - guitar Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals Jay Armant - trombone, vocals Paul Hampton - keyboards Philip "Fish" Fisher - drums 2017 – 2018 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Rocky George - guitar Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals Jay Armant - trombone, vocals Paul Hampton - keyboards Philip "Fish" Fisher - drums John Bigham - guitar 2018 – 2019 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals Christopher Dowd - keyboards, trombone, vocals Philip "Fish" Fisher - drums John Bigham - guitar 2019 – 2021 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals Christopher Dowd - keyboards, trombone, vocals Philip "Fish" Fisher - drums Mark Phillips - guitar 2021 – 2024 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals John Norwood Fisher - bass guitar, vocals Walter A. Kibby II - trumpet, vocals Christopher Dowd - keyboards, trombone, vocals Mark Phillips - guitar John Steward - drumsFishbone (2023) 2024 Angelo Moore - saxophone, vocals Christopher Dowd - keyboards, trombone, vocals Mark Phillips - guitar