Fuzzbubble
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Fuzzbubble was a 1990s power pop
band from Long Island, New York. The band was formed by Jim Bacchi, guitarist with One Groovy Coconut along with vocalist Mark DiCarlo. Drummer Jason Camiolo and bassist Brett Rothfeld filled out the band.
They recorded a demo and were picked up by indie label Royalty Records
. When Sean "Puffy" Combs came looking for a rock band to widen his musical horizons, he signed Fuzzbubble to his Bad Boy Entertainment. The band backed up Puffy on a rock remix of his single "It's All about the Benjamins
" and contributed to the Godzilla
and South Park
soundtracks. They also recorded the song "Ordinary" with Susanna Hoffs
of The Bangles
which was featured on Felicity.
The band parted ways with Bad Boy before the release of their much-delayed debut, which was produced by Mike Clink
and featured Roger Manning
of Jellyfish
. The album was eventually released in 2000 on Orchard Records, which also put out Demos, Outtakes and Rarities in 2002, by which time the band had split up.
Power pop
Power pop is a popular musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and rock music. It typically incorporates a combination of musical devices such as strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements, and prominent guitar riffs. Instrumental solos are...
band from Long Island, New York. The band was formed by Jim Bacchi, guitarist with One Groovy Coconut along with vocalist Mark DiCarlo. Drummer Jason Camiolo and bassist Brett Rothfeld filled out the band.
They recorded a demo and were picked up by indie label Royalty Records
Royalty Records
Royalty Records is a Canadian country music record label and distributor established in 1974.-Royalty artists:* Roy Acuff* After Tuesday* Colin Amey* Sharon Anderson* Eddy Arnold* Gord Bamford* Tommy Banks* Bobby Bare* Barnes/Hampton* Eli Barsi...
. When Sean "Puffy" Combs came looking for a rock band to widen his musical horizons, he signed Fuzzbubble to his Bad Boy Entertainment. The band backed up Puffy on a rock remix of his single "It's All about the Benjamins
It's All about the Benjamins
"It's All About the Benjamins" is the fourth single released from the Puff Daddy album No Way Out. The song is about living one's lifestyle as if one were rich, and the importance of being seen to have money. "Benjamins" are slang for $100 bills , a reference to Benjamin Franklin's image on the bills...
" and contributed to the Godzilla
Godzilla (1998 film)
Godzilla is a 1998 science fiction monster disaster film film co-written and directed by Roland Emmerich. It is a loose remake of the 1954 giant monster classic Godzilla. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Emmerich and Dean Devlin. The film relates a tale of a nuclear incident...
and South Park
South Park
South Park is an American animated television series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. Intended for mature audiences, the show has become famous for its crude language, surreal, satirical, and dark humor that lampoons a wide range of topics...
soundtracks. They also recorded the song "Ordinary" with Susanna Hoffs
Susanna Hoffs
Susanna Lee Hoffs is an American vocalist, guitarist and actress. She is best known as a member of the all-female pop band The Bangles.-Early life:...
of The Bangles
The Bangles
The Bangles are an American all-female band that originated in the early 1980s, scoring several hit singles during the decade.-Formation and early years :...
which was featured on Felicity.
The band parted ways with Bad Boy before the release of their much-delayed debut, which was produced by Mike Clink
Mike Clink
Mike Clink is a record producer who started his career as an engineer at Record Plant Studios, recording such bands as Triumph, Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Megadeth, UFO , Jefferson Starship, The Babys, Heart, Eddie Money and many others.Clink began producing in 1986...
and featured Roger Manning
Roger Manning
Roger Manning is a New York City based singer-songwriter who plays an aggressive acoustic style of music.He was also host of the short-lived syndicated radio program "Soho Natural Sessions" ....
of Jellyfish
Jellyfish (band)
Jellyfish were a power pop band from San Francisco. It formed after Beatnik Beatch broke up in 1989. The core members were drummer/singer/songwriter Andy Sturmer and keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter Roger Joseph Manning, Jr...
. The album was eventually released in 2000 on Orchard Records, which also put out Demos, Outtakes and Rarities in 2002, by which time the band had split up.