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Reel Big Fish
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Reel Big Fish

Real Big Fish
Formed 1992United States44 albums

American ska band

Biography

Reel Big Fish is an American ska punk band from Los Alamitos, CA. The band gained mainstream recognition in the mid-to-late 1990s during the third wave of ska with the release of the gold-certified album Turn the Radio Off. Soon after, the band lost mainstream recognition but gained an underground cult following, operating as an independent band since 2006. Frontman Aaron Barrett has been the only consistent member of the band from its founding throughout its numerous lineup changes.

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Members

Andrew Gonzalesdrums (drum set) · 1991–1999Andrew Gonzalespercussion · 1991–1999Ben Guzmanlead vocals · 1991–1993Lisa Smithguitar · 1991–1993Matt Wongbass guitar · 1991–2007Matt Wongbackground vocals · 1991–2007Zach Gilltrapkeyboard · 1991–1993Zach Gilltrapsynthesizer · 1991–1993Zach Gilltrapdrum machine · 1991–1993Eric Vistmantastrumpet · 1992–1994Aaron Barrettlead vocals · 1993–nowStephan Reedsaxophone · 1993–1994Adam Polakoffsaxophone · 1994–1995Dan Reganbackground vocals · 1994–2013Dan Regantrombone · 1994–2013Robert Quimbytrombone · 1994–1995Tavis Wertstrumpet · 1994–2001Tavis Wertsflugelhorn · 1994–2001Grant Barrytrombone · 1995–1999Grant Barrybackground vocals · 1995–1999Scott Klopfensteinadditional, lead vocals · 1995–2011Scott Klopfensteinbackground vocals · 1995–2011Scott Klopfensteintrumpet · 1995–2011Scott Klopfensteinguitar · 1995–2011Scott Klopfensteinkeyboard · 1995–2011Carlos de la Garzadrums (drum set) · 1999–2003Carlos de la Garzapercussion · 1999–2003Tyler Jonestrumpet · 2001–2004Justin Ferreirapercussion · 2003–2005Justin Ferreiradrums (drum set) · 2003–2005John Christiansontrumpet · 2004–nowJohn Christiansonbackground vocals · 2004–nowRyland Steenpercussion · 2005–2014Ryland Steenbackground vocals · 2005–2014Ryland Steendrums (drum set) · 2005–2014Derek Gibbsbackground vocals · 2007–nowDerek Gibbsbass guitar · 2007–nowMatthew Appletonkeyboard · 2011–nowMatthew Appletonsaxophone · 2011–nowMatthew Appletonbackground vocals · 2011–nowMatthew Appletonadditional, lead vocals · 2011–nowBilly Kottagekeyboard · 2013–2019Billy Kottagebackground vocals · 2013–2019Billy Kottagetrombone · 2013–2019Ed Larsendrums (drum set) · 2014–nowEd Larsenpercussion · 2014–nowDan Regantrombone · 2024–nowDan Reganbackground vocals · 2024–nowAaron BarrettguitarAaron Barrettkeyboard

Songs written

  1. 241writer1996 · 13 releases
  2. Go Awaywriter1994 · 5 releases
  3. Jigwriter1994 · 5 releases
  4. Til I Hit the Groundwriter1994 · 5 releases
  5. You Can’t Have All of Mewriter2018 · 4 releases
  6. Life Sucks… Let’s Dance!writer2018 · 3 releases
  7. Pissed Offwriter2018 · 3 releases
  8. Another Beer Songwriter2018 · 2 releases
  9. Bleached Thang, Babywriter2018 · 2 releases
  10. Bob Marley’s Toewriter2018 · 2 releases
  11. G.D. Beautiful Daywriter2018 · 2 releases
  12. I Should Know by Nowwriter2018 · 2 releases
  13. In Love Againwriter2018 · 2 releases
  14. I’d Rather Get It Wrongwriter2018 · 2 releases
  15. Tongue Tied and Tipsy Toowriter2018 · 2 releases
  16. Walter’s Highlifewriter2018 · 2 releases
  17. G Is for Jamwriter2023 · 1 releases
  18. Оставь меня в покоеcomposer2011 · 1 releases

Songs recorded

  1. Beer14 versions
  2. Take On Me14 versions
  3. Sell Out13 versions
  4. Everything Sucks12 versions
  5. She Has A Girlfriend Now9 versions
  6. Good Thing8 versions
  7. Kiss Me Deadly8 versions
  8. Trendy7 versions
  9. Ban The Tube Top6 versions
  10. I Want Your Girlfriend to Be My Girlfriend Too6 versions
  11. All I Want Is More5 versions
  12. Another F.U. Song5 versions
  13. Don’t Start A Band5 versions
  14. Hungry Like the Wolf5 versions
  15. In The Pit5 versions
  16. Join the Club5 versions
  17. S.R.5 versions
  18. The Set Up (You Need This)5 versions
  19. Unity5 versions
  20. Where Have You Been5 versions
  21. You Don’t Know5 versions
  22. Your Guts (I Hate ’Em)5 versions
  23. 2414 versions
  24. Boss DJ4 versions
  25. Cheer Up4 versions
  26. Down in Flames4 versions
  27. I’ll Never Be4 versions
  28. Monkey Man4 versions
  29. Nothin’4 versions
  30. Party Down4 versions
  31. Snoop Dog, Baby4 versions
  32. Somebody Hates Me4 versions
  33. Suckers4 versions
  34. The Fire4 versions
  35. Valerie4 versions
  36. Where Have You Been?4 versions
  37. Alternative Baby3 versions
  38. Authority Song3 versions
  39. Brown Eyed Girl3 versions
  40. Call You3 versions
  41. Gigantic3 versions
  42. Go Away3 versions
  43. Hate You3 versions
  44. I'm Cool3 versions
  45. I’m Her Man3 versions
  46. Nothin’ But a Good Time3 versions
  47. Scott’s a Dork3 versions
  48. Ska Show3 versions
  49. Thank You for Not Moshing3 versions
  50. The Bad Guy3 versions
  51. The Kids Don’t Like It3 versions
  52. Turn The Radio Off3 versions
  53. Why Do All Girls Think They’re Fat3 versions
  54. Your Girlfriend Sucks3 versions
  55. A Little Doubt Goes a Long Way2 versions
  56. Auld Lang Syne2 versions
  57. Boys Don't Cry2 versions
  58. Boys Don’t Cry2 versions
  59. Dateless Losers2 versions
  60. Drinkin’2 versions
  61. Drunk Again2 versions
  62. Everyone Else Is an Asshole2 versions
  63. Fuck Yourself2 versions
  64. Give It to Me2 versions
  65. I Know You Too Well to Like You Anymore2 versions
  66. I'll Never Be2 versions
  67. Intro2 versions
  68. I’m Cool2 versions
  69. I’m Cool (acoustic)2 versions
  70. Jig2 versions
  71. Keep a Cool Head2 versions
  72. Mama We’re All Crazy Now2 versions
  73. New Version of You2 versions
  74. New Version of You (new version)2 versions
  75. One Hit Wonderful2 versions
  76. Pissed Off2 versions
  77. Say “Ten”2 versions
  78. She’s Famous Now2 versions
  79. Skatanic2 versions
  80. Slow Down (single version)2 versions
  81. So Much For Rock And Roll2 versions
  82. Spin the Globe2 versions
  83. Stray Cat Strut2 versions
  84. Super Hero #52 versions
  85. Talk Dirty to Me2 versions
  86. Talkin’ Bout A Revolution2 versions
  87. The Long Run2 versions
  88. There Is Nothing Like a Dame2 versions
  89. There Is Nothin’ Like a Dame2 versions
  90. Til I Hit the Ground2 versions
  91. Twist and Crawl2 versions
  92. Uniform of Destruction2 versions
  93. Veronica Sawyer2 versions
  94. Victory Over Peter Bones (The Legend of Alan Guile Versus Peter Bones)2 versions
  95. We Close Our Eyes2 versions
  96. We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful2 versions
  97. Won’t Back Down2 versions
  98. You Can’t Have All of Me2 versions
  99. You're Gonna Die (sound collage)2 versions
  100. [untitled]2 versions
  101. (Credits)
  102. (Intro)
  103. A Fond Adieu
  104. A-W-E-S-O-M-E
  105. All Over the Internet
  106. Alternative Girl
  107. Alternative, Baby
  108. Angry Anthem
  109. Another Beer Song
  110. Another Day in Paradise
  111. Another F.U. Song (clean version)
  112. Are You Sure This Is Cool (instrumental)
  113. Are You Sure This Is Cool?
  114. Ask
  115. Average Man
  116. Average Man/Give It to Me
  117. Awesome
  118. Ban the Tubetop
  119. Bang! The Mouse Explodes
  120. Beer (instrumental)

Film soundtracks

Walking on Sunshine (From the “American Psycho” Comic Series Soundtrack)
Walking on Sunshine (From the “American Psycho” Comic Series Soundtrack)Ice Nine Kills & Reel Big Fish · 2024Soundtrack

Albums

In the Good Old Days
In the Good Old DaysReel Big Fish · 1992
Buy This!
Buy This!Reel Big Fish · 1994
Reel Big Fish
Reel Big FishReel Big Fish · 1994
Everything Sucks
Everything SucksReel Big Fish · 1995
Everything Sucks EP
Everything Sucks EPReel Big Fish · 1996
Sell Out
Sell OutReel Big Fish · 1996
Turn the Radio Off
Turn the Radio OffReel Big Fish · 1996
Keep Your Receipt
Keep Your ReceiptReel Big Fish · 1997
She Has a Girlfriend Now
She Has a Girlfriend NowReel Big Fish · 1997
Vacationing in Palm Springs
Vacationing in Palm SpringsReel Big Fish & Cherry Poppin’ Daddies · 1997
Beer
BeerReel Big Fish · 1998
Somebody Hates Me
Somebody Hates MeReel Big Fish · 1998
Take On Me
Take On MeReel Big Fish · 1998
The Set Up (You Need This)
The Set Up (You Need This)Reel Big Fish · 1998
Why Do They Rock So Hard?
Why Do They Rock So Hard?Reel Big Fish · 1998
The Kids Don’t Like It
The Kids Don’t Like ItReel Big Fish · 1999
Cheer Up!
Cheer Up!Reel Big Fish · 2002
Favorite Noise
Favorite NoiseReel Big Fish · 2002
Monkey Man
Monkey ManReel Big Fish · 2002
Sold Out E.P.
Sold Out E.P.Reel Big Fish · 2002
Teen Beef / Tiger Meat
Teen Beef / Tiger MeatGoldfinger / Reel Big Fish · 2002
Where Have You Been?
Where Have You Been?Reel Big Fish · 2002
The Show Must Go Off: Live at the House of Blues
The Show Must Go Off: Live at the House of BluesReel Big Fish · 2003
We’re Not Happy ’til You’re Not Happy
We’re Not Happy ’til You’re Not HappyReel Big Fish · 2005
Greatest Hit... and More
Greatest Hit... and MoreReel Big Fish · 2006
Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live Album
Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live AlbumReel Big Fish · 2006
Duet All Night Long
Duet All Night LongReel Big Fish / Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer · 2007
Monkeys for Nothin’ and the Chimps for Free
Monkeys for Nothin’ and the Chimps for FreeReel Big Fish · 2007
Fame, Fortune and Fornication
Fame, Fortune and FornicationReel Big Fish · 2009
Live! In Concert
Live! In ConcertReel Big Fish · 2009
A Best of Us… For the Rest of Us
A Best of Us… For the Rest of UsReel Big Fish · 2010
Ska Is Dead, Vol. 1, #5
Ska Is Dead, Vol. 1, #5Reel Big Fish / Tip the Van · 2011
Skacoustic
SkacousticReel Big Fish · 2011
Candy Coated Fury
Candy Coated FuryReel Big Fish · 2012
Happy Skalidays
Happy SkalidaysReel Big Fish · 2014
Life Sucks… Let’s Dance!
Life Sucks… Let’s Dance!Reel Big Fish · 2018
This Chick Is Wack
This Chick Is WackBallyhoo!, Eric Rachmany, Reel Big Fish · 2018
You Can’t Have All of Me
You Can’t Have All of MeReel Big Fish · 2018
Live at Daytrotter Studios, Jan 24, 2019
Live at Daytrotter Studios, Jan 24, 2019Reel Big Fish · 2019
Evil Approaches
Evil ApproachesReel Big Fish · 2020
Evil Is Contagious
Evil Is ContagiousTX2 & Reel Big Fish · 2026
Rare Delights
Rare DelightsReel Big Fish
Viva La Internet
Viva La InternetReel Big Fish

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