These guys play party music plain and simple. Rip-roarin’ 50’s influenced horn-blastin’ rockers. Despite never hitting the big time, The Fleshtones continue on…

REASONS WHY THE FLESHTONES RULE:

•The Fleshtones debuted at CBGB on May 19, 1976 and having been playing and touring ever since.

•The Fleshtones used to share a rehearsal space with The Cramps on the Bowery in 1977.

•In the late 80s (without major-label support,The Fleshtones continued to tour America and Europe steadily, including shows opening for Chuck Berry and James Brown.

THE FLESHTONES FIRST MUSIC VIDEO:

Check out The Fleshtones live at 2007’s CAVESTOMP! courtesy from our friends at Sailor Jerry.

Sweat: The Story of the Fleshtones, America’s Garage Band can now be found at Borders and Barnes and Noble.

Thanks to Iron Leg Blog for mp3s!

The Fleshtones- All Around the World

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The Fleshtones- The World Has Changed

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