Legendary ska band Fishbone formed in 1979 amid the mania of the punk movement. Combining the hard-edged sounds from the surrounding scene with the reggae-infused rhythms that inspired them, they quickly became known for their good-time, party vibe. That funky, rudeboy style would remain at the heart of their sound, even as they began exploring more serious subject matter in their lyrics such as racism and social inequality. Fishbone never broke into the mainstream, but their cult fanbase remains rabid.