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Jellyfish were a short-lived power pop band from San Francisco. The core members were drummer/singer/songwriter Andy Sturmer, keyboard player/multi-instrumentalist Roger Joseph Manning Jr., and guitarist/songwriter/vocalist Jason Falkner.
Sturmer and Roger Manning formed Jellyfish after the break-up of their previous band, Beatnik Beatch led by bassist / singer Chris Ketner. Prior to joining, Falkner had written and performed on songs from acclaimed Paisley Underground band The Three O’Clock’s major-label debut, Vermillion. Roger had met Falkner a while back even before Beatnik Beatch just looking for someone to jam with and Jason was the only person in the classifieds to mention XTC as a reference. Both found the meeting interesting but it ultimately amounted to nothing. In the search for a guitarist before Jellyfish recorded the final tracks Roger gave Jason a call.
Jellyfish released their debut album Bellybutton in 1990. The album contained the band’s biggest hit “Baby’s Coming Back” which peaked at No. 62 on Billboards Hot 100 Chart. As well as the singles “That Is Why”, “I Wanna Stay Home”, “Now She Knows She’s Wrong” and “The King Is Half-Undressed” (the video for which was nominated for Best Art Direction at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards).
Sturmer and Roger Manning formed Jellyfish after the break-up of their previous band, Beatnik Beatch led by bassist / singer Chris Ketner. Prior to joining, Falkner had written and performed on songs from acclaimed Paisley Underground band The Three O’Clock’s major-label debut, Vermillion. Roger had met Falkner a while back even before Beatnik Beatch just looking for someone to jam with and Jason was the only person in the classifieds to mention XTC as a reference. Both found the meeting interesting but it ultimately amounted to nothing. In the search for a guitarist before Jellyfish recorded the final tracks Roger gave Jason a call.
Jellyfish released their debut album Bellybutton in 1990. The album contained the band’s biggest hit “Baby’s Coming Back” which peaked at No. 62 on Billboards Hot 100 Chart. As well as the singles “That Is Why”, “I Wanna Stay Home”, “Now She Knows She’s Wrong” and “The King Is Half-Undressed” (the video for which was nominated for Best Art Direction at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards).
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frelling_cute wrote:
Great group. Glad they are finding new fans.
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Vingar wrote:
I just heard Spilt Milk for the first time 3 days ago, i've played it 14 times. :)
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brennanyoung wrote:
Just discovered this band. As a long term fan of XTC, Beatles, ELO, 10cc and Queen, I am thrilled. Smart, witty power-pop (or perhaps 'art-rock' if you are a certain age) is completely where it's at. (Also check out contemporary danish band The Broken Beats for something a bit similar).
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jakobdorof wrote:
word.
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curtiseverett wrote:
Why wasn't this band huge?
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misifuzeta wrote:
<;)MUSICA
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Furzoo wrote:
A perfect marriage of pop and rock, it doesn't get much better!
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deise_fe wrote:
Jellyfish is everything I love about music put into one band. Simply amazing...a shame there were too many egos for it to last. [2] At least nowadays we can listen to wonderful solo albums and projects.
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isles wrote:
i love this band a ridiculous amount, reunion?
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Kulspruta wrote:
Is there any video os All is Forgiven being played live on the internet?
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joescalantei wrote:
Jellyfish are God. agree?
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Deepspace_ wrote:
Just one more album....just one more. please god!
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Kulspruta wrote:
How does it feel to be the only one who knows that you're right? Mrs. Sturmer and Mrs. Manning, to you we bid congratulations.
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perkins_o1 wrote:
LAME
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Peppsy606 wrote:
New song up called "Julia" and its free for D/L just like all of my other songs. (if you are into rock/alternative you might like my shit) Go to my artist page for D/L http://www.last.fm/music/Percy+Mejhagen
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RamoBerlin wrote:
the 60ties are back..wow..please listen 2 "Ramo Berlin"..enjoy..
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Rianmc wrote:
These guys are just amazing... I've loved them since I heard them, when I was about 6 years old... I know you guys are saying Spilt Milk is the best record but I stand by BellyButton as my favourite...
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cogwheeldogs wrote:
Joining A Fan Club is Heavy Soil's song of the day. Which is nice. http://heavysoil.blogspot.com/2008/09/joining-fan-club-with-jellyfish.html
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AmericanPsycho1 wrote:
and you can thank Andy for Puffy AmiYumi, too.
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