Fishbone - Fight the Youth

Music video by Fishbone performing Fight The Youth. (C) 1991 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

[@danieladams6922]

I saw this video for the first time on "Beavis& Butt-head" back in the day. Thumbs Up!!!

[@senseless1685]

One of the most underrated bands in music history ! This should have millions of views

[@bmtusmc]

Without a doubt dude!!

[@joeybaker8606]

I agree completely. They flawlessly combine so many styles its mind boggling. I love their more metal/funk influenced tracks the most but its all great. They should get way more recognition for being such bad ass musicians.

[@dickflinghammer2985]

Yours alone counts more than a thousand dead ears who can't hear

[@ThePeacemaker67]

💥💥💥🤘🤪🤘💥💥💥

[@antberni1]

They are truly off the chain.

[@scottnixon6374]

Fish is one of the baddest drummers ever

[@moneyovereverything9682]

These guys were way ahead of their time. This is a band we need today.

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

Still going strong

[@alphadogg64]

Nah, this sounds very very 80s. And it's from the 90s. Definitely not ahead of their time.

[@osiruskat]

Yeah but it is better than most music today.

[@alphadogg64]

@@osiruskat That's a statement that you can't make unless you've listened to the majority of new music. Which you haven't.

[@osiruskat]

@@alphadogg64 Oh. I'm a nerd and yes I have. Name me some bands today that can go from ska, funk, r and b to metal in one song that aren't Fishbone, Bad Brains or 24/7 Spyz.

[@jamescanzoneri1698]

Fishbone were absolute beasts in this period!

[@Tiffonique]

I second that emotion!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Bluexhox]

One of the greatest band ever that didn't get the true appreciation, adoration, and acclaim that they should have...

[@nursebretty]

they're still here let's go

[@TheMeJustMe75]

I call this Soul Metal. Loved this song when I was a teenager along with the song Swim.

[@macsonyatakacs3208]

Yes, pretty emotional, yet kicks ass. Good call

[@goreds551]

Good way to describe it.

[@whitecloak11]

Fishbone,Jane's addiction,primus and the chili peppers,faith no more, and that late 80s early 90s so cal music is the best.

[@flamegarden]

Agreed…and Thelonious Monster

[@stephanodsilva]

Fishbone were overlooked by channels like MTV cos they didn't fit the mould. Incredible band with so much feeling andcreality in their music.

[@snakeplisskenish]

I was there too! Filmed at London Astoria 21/10/91. My first ever gig - and what an unforgettable gig it was. I remember they passed that massive flag out over the crowd and told us not to damage it - the thing was ripped to shreds by the time they finished the song. Heheh.

[@UvayBowl]

A masterpiece. One of the greatest songs ever written. And I don't toss those words around lightly.

[@davidtucker9122]

I agree. I discovered them on a free CD handed out at some show I can’t remember back in the 90s. I got to see them perform live at lollapalooza and they were amazing. This and Sunlesd Saturday are my favorite songs from them. So talented, so underrated and most of all, as someone else already said, way ahead of their time, This message needs to be delivered to so many people in this country, today…

[@ROTC730]

“They should play these guys more often”

[@MBD-ec8wn]

Saw Fishbone in Austin Texas when the album Reality of My Surroundings came out.. 1992 awesome show!

[@RH-xs8gz]

These guys should have been HUGE. I guess the world isn’t ready.

[@Nubias]

Talk about underrated! They use to rehearse in a studio on the floor above my band.

[@dickflinghammer7643]

That's cool as %$&$&. More energy, soul, power-funkin slammin ass truth in your face. I was on my 20s and a mosh pit maniac so was our band. We used to cover servitude.

[@bobthebear1246]

That's awesome, man. I bet that was so cool. Did you ever meet them?

[@CP-kb1du]

@@bobthebear1246 Met the band in 95 in Toronto and 2010 in NewYork ...great guys ... Walt Angelo and Norwood at the time ...

[@75aces97]

It's a crime that this band was mostly ignored and forgotten. I just looked this one up out of the blue since I hadn't heard it in 25 years or so.

[@fishbone3333]

Fishbone Soldiers like me never gave up on them and now five of the original six members are back in the band and they are in the midst of a bit of a resurrection

[@captainbuzzkill4658]

It's weird. I can tell all the musicians are talented and the singer has a good voice. But I haven't heard one song by this band that's catchy or enjoyable to me. They're just all over the place. The chord progression and song structure are kinda boring to me. The melody of the vocals just sounds drawn out and not really original. All my personal opinions. I'm sure the fans would argue with me but I'm just being brutality honest here. It sucks because they're all talented i just can't find a one damn song I can get into.

[@75aces97]

@@captainbuzzkill4658 I can understand. They were never too popular at any point, but had a following. Some of their material was experimental, more let's-groove-and-see-if-we-land-on-a-great-song as opposed to great songwriting, but every now and then they'd hit on a tune that I liked a lot. I haven't heard them on any radio or streaming platform in almost 30 years now, which makes me wonder if very few people ever liked them as much as I do. C'est la vie, I guess.

[@redglass77]

The sign of a great band is one that is better live than they are in the studio. Fishbone , as good as their recorded albums are; were an amazing live experience.

[@titteryenot4524]

Red Hot Chillis meets Sly Stone meets Living Colour meets Funkadelic; but arguably better than them all!

[@eddiebranden1]

With a dash of King's X.

[@jameslewis2221]

Was around before Living Colour

[@dtjimmyb6340]

This era of Fishbone blew the dots off of all the rest of the "funk metal" genre. The original version blew the dots off the English ska-punk thing.

[@fishbone3333]

Reality of My Surroundings is one of the greatest records of all time. This is the peak of one of the greatest bands to grace this good earth.

[@ronnywilson2112]

Love this band, love this song, love the album "The Reality Of My Surroundings" ❤❤❤🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠

[@Spaniggles]

You don't know music if you can't get with these guys...journeymen they are to say the least...they have survived so much throughout the changes in music. Loved their music from the 80's...and this jam here is a perfect display of the heartbeat of Fishbone....Funky, a lil metal flavor, with a lil tight jazz mix....That is Fishbone!!!!!

[@bradsmith1173]

This has to be one of the best songs ever written!!

[@briannau3449]

From one of the greatest albums of all time

[@moneyovereverything9682]

That guitar player has some clean sounding tapping licks. Damn clean sounding guitar rig. 👍

[@jamescanzoneri1698]

That’s Kendall on the lead…he and JB made for one of the greatest and overlooked guitar duos in rock music, and neither of them stepped on the other one’s toes. They totally complemented each other’s (and the band’s) style.

[@dickflinghammer2985]

Everytime I see or hear this it's the original spark to flame

[@JadeDude1973]

1991 thru 1993 they were unstoppable!

[@jameseveleigh6319]

Still one of the best gigs I've ever been to!! Remember holding the corner of the flag and getting booted in the face by one of the band. Good times!!

[@user-qp5vg4ne2r]

marvelous! it`s like faith no more has a brother

[@Liggy]

In reality an uncle !

[@jjOnes10mine]

I don't think I've ever heard of this band before, but I'm gonna add them to my playlist, cause I like this song...😎

[@TheMeJustMe75]

I rediscovered Fishbone about a year ago. I had forgotten how great they are.

[@fishbone3333]

@bchwarrior45 The fact that you are not aware that Fishbone preceded Living Colour by several years just demonstrates how under-promoted they were by Columbia, the mainstream music press and MTV. They just didn't fit into the mold of what they thought music played by "black folk" should sound like. "Fishone leapt from a great height...Did you catch them?"

[@shadimuhammad6585]

THESE BROTHAS R TIGHT, LOVE UM, THE DRUMMER IS AMAZING.

[@tombrennan3973]

Now More Than Ever.

[@ladydontekno]

I feel like this song is more relevant now than when they first released it.

[@TahoeNevada]

ladydontekno It’s even more relevant today 6/1/20

[@Phrenotopia]

100% THIS ^

[@dickflinghammer58]

Hey U ❤️

[@dickflinghammer58]

@@tyronethornton7322 What what what? Tell me more please. These times need this vision. Patiently awaiting your reply.

[@TheMeJustMe75]

Some songs fit the current times even more now than then. They are speaking directly about groups like ANTIFA.

[@tommyrodgers]

Best band ever

[@Jenna-c1r]

Absolutely! So talented and do musically varied. Live especially they are remarkable.

[@Jenna-c1r]

Absolutely! So talented and so musically varied. Live especially they are remarkable.

[@RobertoGinsburg]

+Tommy Rodgers Close friend of the Chili Peppers, both from Hollywood L.A.

[@gavinmarshall2228]

Holy shit, never heard Fishbone before today and now I know what I'm missing! These guys can PLAY...

[@reddeve2531]

Yet another fantastic band who is little known. Sad, just sad.

[@doraemifa]

You should listen to a band called CHON, really amazing band to listen to!

[@TheRealTommyRock]

+Lindsay Glenn we know!

[@dickflinghammer7643]

Not for the masses. Not in this world. You wouldn't want them around anyway.

[@vgee3991]

not little known

[@paulcullen6662]

Energy to burn,unsurpassed, simply the best

[@DrHeadgear]

I was there, London Astoria. It's still the most incredible live show I have ever seen. And I've seen a few.

[@ChadCWatson]

This is the best song they ever had. And its a showcase of how badass they really were

[@jonmatrix2033]

One of the most talented bands in the music industry an the underground . An they still underground till this day. They are a diamond .

[@tahseti1113]

Saw these guys several times. Stage show is sick!

[@jonnydavies6968]

I'm in there somewhere. We broke off part of the flag and we were the ones using it as a trampoline near the back of the crowd. Can't see myself though. :( Fantasic gig, "Pray To the Junkiemaker" was almost a religious experience, if I wasnt an athiest. Had to sleep in Victoria train station overnight in the freezing October/november chill of London.

[@rondobro]

+Jonny Davies keep an eye out for a new Angelo album... may 13th.. ropeadope records....

[@kettlecup]

+Jonny Davies I still have the flag, I took it to a recent gig in Bristol and they weren't 100% convinced because they thought it was too small. I only have the round middle bit and it is quite small the flag was mostly red bit

[@gyromurphy]

Jonny Davies they're coming to Pittsburgh in march..I can't fucking believe I'm going to get to see them!!!

[@gregorytate8514]

Ha--Atheists can have religious experiences too,Jonny--just depends on The Church In The Wild , and The Mothership Connection it rode in on. Like Bo Diddley said 'Now HooDoo ya Love?'

[@bradsmith1173]

Norwood!! Fish!!! OG crew!!!

[@reddeve2531]

Did tequila shots with Angelo and Walter at Toad's place. Angelo was wearing his hemp suit. Niiiiice!

[@reveranddoctorfuzzy]

They shot this video at a gig at the old Astoria London. I was there. Still the best gig I've ever been to, and I've been to my share :)

[@jacobpablo13]

I was there too - we should start a club 😉 I was a bit dusted, but seem to recall they announced at the end of the gig they were shooting the video and then threw the flag out to the crowd. Took a few takes as i recall, but 30 years does tend to create some haze..

[@Fewbird7]

Haha, I was there and my buddy was thrown up in that parachute. I was in London for a semester and they were one of my favorite bands. Great era. I still have my ticket and autographs that my girlfriend got, they let her backstage haha. I'm in this club too.

[@Jenna-c1r]

I've been to a ton of shows myself. Have seen Fishbone 7 times dating back to around 94 all sorts of various lineups with Angelo and Norwood being the only constants and they have never let me down. Best live band in the world. Favorite band of all time actually.

[@ohmightyzeus6135]

FWIW I saw then around the same time in Australia - and yeah, best gig I have ever been to as well. Like you I have seen my share (and then some). I recall taking a blow from Angelo's oxblood Doc to the side of the head as he surfed by. I recall brass instruments flying through the air. Christ on a bike, that was a fucking great show!

[@stefonwilliams9790]

Fishbone was the Shit back in the day

[@brianstevenson4432]

POSITIVE ! FISHBONE SOLDIER !

[@noahmijo]

Imagine if these guys toured with living colour today...

[@GRJTX]

FUNK X 10 FISHBONE the only ones to ever do it like they do it.

[@cman750rr]

It is FISHBONE enough said !

[@Warrow74]

Boom!! This is the very best. Fishbone thank you very much for bringing your genious to the world. Listening to my favorites from the early 90's, like 24-7 spyz, living colour etc.., this band stands out because it's still outrageously good.

[@MargaretBrowngeekbytes101]

we been around a long time. It's just now more excepted is all I've loved them when I was a little kid and now I love them so much more. They helped me see the world through my own expectations and not just what's expected of you.

[@edwardriley3120]

such kick-butt, incredible musician's right in your face to punch moral injustice right in the face! you guy's make any day!

[@charlesmarwick7083]

FUN FUN live band. Missing them tonight, as we speak

[@MGmanmanman]

The greatest live band of all time!

[@McgDaGhost]

The background singing 🔥

[@fishbone3333]

Reality of My Surroundings should have launched this band into the stratosphere.

[@nebula0697]

Yeah it was a lot more meaty than red hot chili peppers- Give a Monkey a Brain was also sublime. It was also the time Prince was making his most rocking albums. The nineties creative burst. Problem is Fishbone was probably too black somehow even though they played all those styles and had a very white audience.

[@GuitarGangsta]

When this first came out in "my glory years", i thought and still do think, that they out did Living Colour, and everyone else so far, as far as hitting the balancing point of where "THE funk meets metal" . Absolutely relentless groovin energy.

[@paulpelt]

forgive them for they know not what they say and it doesn't matter. Fishbone and Living Colour are 2 of the all time best american rock bands. Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix and many other brothers opened the door.

[@paulcullen6662]

Easily the best live band ever, simply the best ever

[@Electricshrock]

"Fight the youth, the youth with poisoned minds" Song for Charlottesville

[@reddeve2531]

This is the first song I ever heard by Fishbone. The rest is history.

[@barbamatteo]

2020 and fishbone crossover is still unbeatable.... hear this young bands! Try to copy this if you can...

[@miroslavdockal9468]

Wow.....i dont hear this yet.... Why?!!!! Wonderfull!!!! 💪

[@SunKing968]

PERFECT song

[@johnnysullivan436]

Man I miss the 90's... remember when there weren't rules?

[@ciscomars]

Fishbone, Living Colour et Bad Brains même combat!

[@ogam5]

.....and DEATH! They, along with another all-black punk ensemble the name of which escapes me at present, really got this ball rolling over 4 decades ago.....

[@aminch168]

this drummer is really good..

[@giovannibarbieri6241]

what a groove really few black musicians in my opinion managed to play a croosover style mixing funk and'metal 'Living Color are on top of course but Fishbone aren't anywhere else but right there with them sadly I've never had the chance to see them live anyway this stuff reamins to testify how great they are

[@dxc5150]

What an album. Should be on the fucking syllabus.

[@maxxschneider2309]

Tough act to follow

[@CordeliaAurora]

That's actually some interesting guitar work. These guys rock.

[@MACCA672]

seriously i think this is one of the best songs ever

[@lybel111]

Still amazing...

[@markbond4771]

What Great Band Great Message To Our Kids!!!!

[@gyromurphy]

Yeah. So this song makes so much sense to me now. I never knew what the hell they were talking about. Now... I do. They predicted the future

[@Plant_Parenthood]

I REALLY love the Fishbone songs where you can hear Kendall's heavier influence.

[@jasonlicciardi6578]

One of the greatest bands

[@BladeR2049]

Yes

[@Jusplainjon]

The reason this band never shot up to rock stardom was because they didn't sell their souls, but still came through with scratches and bruises.

[@Spaniggles]

I've always felt that black groups who hit on rock play it much better than most white artist. They are coming from a sound whites try to go but aren't very successful.I saw Fishbone in concert in1986 in Houston.The concert was nothing like you see in this video.They were part of a music festival that featured all black artist. My brother and I were about the only whites there.I went out and bought their cassette that featured "when problems arise." I immediately fell in luv with this group.!

[@hanbaal]

This song cuts out just as their getting into it! I wants more horns.

[@konjurist]

gorgeous

[@johnnyzsalt5374]

I remember this era. Hearing the beefy chuggy guitars underneath all the funk was a novel idea at the time and it worked. Fishbone wasn't even Nu-Metal, but they fit in perfectly, crushing many other established acts that chose the cookie cutter approach. I remember being in a band at the time and I heard we were going to open for Fishbone and crapped my pants because I was a rookie vocalist. Show fell through, but it was nice to be considered. Oh, and I got some new pants.

[@geoffhorvath3261]

Prophetic words from a truly great and grossly underrated band!✊

[@teresathomley3703]

So so good

[@ga6972]

Was at this gig many years ago...fantastic band

[@mikeloe666]

Long live Fishbone ♥️🖤💚👑✨💫✨

[@simes205]

I was at this gig! London Astoria 1991

[@andysparks1973]

Game changer ,

[@truthvjmcdirtywork]

YES!!!!✊✌😎

[@mellowman3208]

Thank You Fishbone!

[@bobdoyle5859]

Amazing

[@Disturber93]

This should have more than 10 million views easily !

[@Adizero2]

so good

[@Zaimk]

God I can't believe I just now heard of these guys

[@W00dland_90]

you don't find many black rock bands anymore. sure, they exist, but it's more rare. they don't play white rock music now that they are in control of the music industry. some bands have a token oreo "raised in the suburbs" black man, but that's about it.

[@richardgiudice3631]

Fish bone, Death, Bad brains, 24-7 spy’s, seven dust,living color , kings x,nausea just a few amazing and interval black dudes-oh did I mention Joni Hendrix

[@notchunglingsu7014]

Apply this song to today