The Fleshtones

The Fleshtones are a U.S. rock & roll band that blends Garage Rock and R&B. They are famous for their high-energy live shows and their dedicated celebration of party music under the motto "Fun, Truth, and Tradition.&

The Fleshtones are a U.S. rock & roll band that blends Garage Rock and R&B. They are famous for their high-energy live shows and their dedicated celebration of party music under the motto "Fun, Truth, and Tradition."

The Fleshtones were founded in 1976 by a couple of roommates in Queens, New York who discovered some instruments in the basement left by a previous tenant. They soon became famous for their house dance parties fueled by Blue Whales. The Fleshtones debuted at CBGB's on May 19, 1976. Though they were derided by some fans and critics on the scene as a "twist band," and viewed as outsiders because of their unfashionable allegiance to the spirit of 50s and 60s rock & roll, The Fleshtones drew a large local following in the late 70s and played often at CBGBs and Max's Kansas City. Later they found a favorite venue at on St. Mark's Place. The Fleshtones were the first band to play at several famous venues, including Irving Plaza and Danceteria in Manhattan, Maxwell's in Hoboken, New Jersey, and the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C..