Reel Big Fish facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Reel Big Fish
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Reel Big Fish performing at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, California on March 27, 2008.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Huntington Beach, California, United States |
| Genres | Ska punk, alternative rock, third wave ska |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Mojo, Jive, Rock Ridge Music |
| Associated acts | The Littlest Man Band, The Forces of Evil, The Scholars, Jeffries Fan Club, Spring Heeled Jack USA, Suburban Rhythm, Nuckle Brothers, Zebrahead, Goldfinger |
| Members | Aaron Barrett Matt Appleton Derek Gibbs Dan Regan Ryland Steen John Christianson |
| Past members | Ben Guzman Zach Gilltrap Lisa Smith Robert Quimby Adam Polakoff Andrew Gonzales Grant Barry Tavis Werts Carlos de la Garza Tyler Jones Justin Ferreira Matt Wong Scott Klopfenstein |
Reel Big Fish is a fun ska punk band from Huntington Beach, California. They started making music in 1992. Ska punk is a type of music that mixes ska (a lively style from Jamaica) with punk rock (a fast, energetic style). Reel Big Fish is known for their upbeat songs and catchy horn sections.
They became very popular with their 1997 album, Turn The Radio Off. This album included their most famous song, "Sell Out." Over the years, many talented musicians have been part of the band. They have had different singers and many horn players.
Meet the Band Members
Reel Big Fish has had many members since they started. Here are the musicians who are currently in the band and some who used to play with them.
Current Members
- Aaron Barrett: He plays guitar and sings the main vocals. He has been with the band since 1992.
- Dan Regan: He plays the trombone and sings backing vocals. He joined in 1994.
- Matt Appleton: He plays the saxophone. He joined the band in 2011.
- John Christianson: He plays the trumpet and sings backing vocals. He joined in 2004.
- Ryland Steen: He plays the drums. He joined the band in 2005.
- Derek Gibbs: He plays the bass guitar. He joined in 2007.
Former Members
Many other musicians have played with Reel Big Fish over the years, helping to create their unique sound. Some of them include:
- Ben Guzman: Vocals (1992–1994)
- Zach Gilltrap: Keyboards and synthesizers (1992–1994)
- Lisa Smith: Guitar (1992–1994)
- Eric Vismantes: Trumpet (1994)
- Stephan Reed: Saxophone (1994)
- Robert Quimby: Trombone (1994–1995)
- Adam Polakoff: Saxophone (1994–1995)
- Grant Barry: Trombone (1995–1998)
- Andrew Gonzales: Drums (1992–1998)
- Tavis Werts: Trumpet (1994–2002)
- Carlos de la Garza: Drums (1999–2003)
- Tyler Jones: Trumpet (2002–2004)
- Justin Ferreira: Drums (2003–2005)
- Matt Wong: Bass and backing vocals (1992–2007)
See also
In Spanish: Reel Big Fish para niños
