The Skeletones

THE SKELETONES With a sound that resonates with the energy of rock and punk, the Caribbean "riddims" of reggae, ska, and dancehall as well as the rhythmic appeal of hip-hop funk and soul, "The Skeletones" deliver a fusion of sound that is as diverse as their Southern California roots... yet as easily accessible as a groove. It is with this distinction that they have commanded stage performances on 3 continents for nearly 20 years.

With a sound that resonates with the energy of rock and punk, the Caribbean "riddims" of reggae, ska, and dancehall as well as the rhythmic appeal of hip-hop funk and soul, "The Skeletones" deliver a fusion of sound that is as diverse as their Southern California roots... yet as easily accessible as a groove. It is with this distinction that they have commanded stage performances on 3 continents for nearly 20 years. Formed in 1986 by Paul "Prince Skeletone" Hampton, "The Skeletones" have honed their craft by playing alongside rock icons like No Doubt, Sublime, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Fishbone, Incubus, The Skatalites, Bad Religion, 311, The English Beat and countless others.

2009 was a very busy year for The Skeletones they started the year off performing at the Mt. High Ski Resorts, Annual King of The Hill Event (thousands attended) They also hit the Downtown Riverside Street Jam along with long time friends Voo Doo Glow Skulls and The Debonaires the streets of Riverside were rockin' and skankin' that night!! The Skeletones had a blast at UCR's annual Spring Splash as well as the this years Inland Empire Music Awards. Summer time was "bumpin" with shows like The 2009 Arizona Riverfest, The Las Vegas World Series of Poker Party, or simply Skankin it up at Club Mozambique in Laguna Beach... the Tones were busy!

2009 Ended with some GREAT SHOWS: THE ENGLISH BEAT and The SKELETONES on Halloween Night-"SKALLOWEEN 2009". And the guys finished up the year with the: First Annual "Rude and Crude"Music Festival and last, surely not least... was Club Sapphire's, Las Vegas - Annual XMAS Party.YES IT WAS A BUSY YEAR!!!
2010 already booking out- contact our awesome manager for booking inquiries.