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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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Natethegate wrote:
they were amazing. way ahead of their time. they need to get back together.
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rabbith0le wrote:
it's crazy they don't have more plays
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xKONKRETx wrote:
One of the greatest 'forgotten band' of the 90's. Only two studio-albums but still remarkably fresh and creatively outstanding. Never found a song song like 'Bedspring kiss' anywhere else. I miss them..
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rabbith0le wrote:
love
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WTFortissimo wrote:
I like this band a lot :)
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markgarc1990 wrote:
Top listener! Hooray!
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DrTrollJr wrote:
both albums are "killer"
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Rambo-Kurvo wrote:
great band
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BabyfaceNelson wrote:
Got to see these guys open for Tears for Fears in '93. One of the best shows I've ever seen. Lead singer is drumming standing up the entire show. Brought a certain energy to the performance, never saw anything else like it.
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nickkimucus wrote:
The Guy below me is right!
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idiotintraining wrote:
REUNION REUNION!!!
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LegalPiracy wrote:
Love their work. They should have been huge! ...And I miss their stuff. Haven't found any music like Jellyfish yet.
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x_er13 wrote:
I'm very happy I've seen their shows. They're one of all-time favorite bands.
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extraaaa wrote:
gave Spilt Milk a try even though it's not what i usually listen to. some of it i like, some i don't. the first 3 songs were pretty bad but i guess i got used to the album after that, i'm enjoying the rest more.
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Gillywibble wrote:
Fantastic band. Listened to Bellybutton non stop for six months when it first came out.
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Captain_M4d wrote:
My mom got me into Jellyfish awhile ago, so I was surprised to hear that Roger Manning was credited as arranger for fun.'s new album, which I have been digging a lot lately. Definitely for fans of Jellyfish! Check out that mp3!
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lanuxkerouac wrote:
hey guys! maybe you'll like it Dharma Burns
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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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