Angelo Moore

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Angelo Moore
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Moore performing with Fishbone in 2019
Background information
Also known asDr. MadVibe
Born
Angelo Christopher Moore

(1965-11-05) November 5, 1965 (age 60)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Alternative rock, funk metal, ska punk, spoken word, Reggae Rock, Ska, Jazz
Occupations Musician, Poet, Artist, Actor
Instruments Vocals, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Theremin, Percussion, Jew's Harp, Didgeridoo, Double Tier Organ, Piano
Years active1979present
Labels Columbia Records, Rowdy Records, Hollywood Records, Sony Records, High Times Records, Sound In Color, Nuttsactor 5, Mooremapp Records, vAu de vire Society Circus
Website Official Fishbone.net

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Angelo Christopher Moore (born November 5, 1965) is an American musician, best known for his work as lead singer and saxophonist for the Los Angeles ska and funk metal band Fishbone. Moore also performs and records under the stage name Dr. MadVibe (sometimes spelled Madd Vibe or MaddVibe). He has recorded with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane's Addiction, [1] Murphy's Law, Gwen Stefani, Everlast, Goldfinger, and Bad Brains and has played over 3300 shows in his career. [2] [1] He currently resides in Woodland Hills, CA.

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Biography

Moore grew up in Southern California's San Fernando Valley [3] and attended Platt Ranch Elementary School, followed by Hale Junior High School in Woodland Hills, [4] where he met the classmates with whom he would form FIshbone. [5] Moore's father William George Moore was an English teacher and speech pathologist and played saxophone for Count Basie, [6] and his mother Dazireen Daretta Johnson was an English teacher for the Los Angeles unified school district. From an early age, his parents exposed him to jazz, soul, blues and funk music. [7] He then attended El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills. [8] He later attended Pierce College, before dropping out to focus on Fishbone[ citation needed ].

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Angelo Moore, New York City - July 4, 2024

In addition to his regular duties with Fishbone, in 1993 Moore released a poetry anthology titled Dr. Madd Vibe's Comprehensive Linkology. [2] In 1997 he released his first solo album, also titled Dr. Madd Vibe's Comprehensive Linkology, [2] as well as his first video titled The Delusional Quandaries Of Dr. Madd Vibe. [9] In 2000 Moore released another CD/video set titled The Yin-Yang Thang, and in 2006 he released the CD Dr. Madd Vibe's Medicine Cabinet. In 2010, Moore released The Angelo Show, funded by a kickstarter campaign. [10] Moore also made a cameo appearance as the bandleader in the movie Idlewild , featuring Outkast members Big Boi and Andre 3000. [2] In 2012, Moore and the Rondo Brothers released the single "Brand New Step" under Ninth Street Opus record label. [11]

In 2020, Angelo achieved sobriety and currently maintains it. He also maintains a Patreon site featuring pieces such as "The Mirror of What" and "Story Time Theater". [12] In 2021 he played a manager in the music video for "Holier than Thou", a Metallica cover song by Off!. [13]

In 2022, Moore participated in the "Celebrating David Bowie" tour, featuring Adrian Belew, Todd Rundgren, and others. [14] [15] In 2023, Moore formed a new group called Dr. MadVibe and the Missin' Links, [16] playing alongside past and current members of Fishbone. [17] Moore has also created a Dr. MadVibe orchestra with whom he has directed and performed in venues in the United States and Europe. [18] In addition, he has also been performing with the New York punk band Butterbrain, contributing vocals to the song "Sapio Soirée" and is currently producing their second full-length album. [19]

Discography

Fishbone

Solo/Dr. MadVibe

References

  1. 1 2 "Angelo Moore | fishbonelive.org". fishbonelive.org. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Sutton, Michael. "Biography: Angelo Moore". Allmusic . Retrieved 3 April 2010.
  3. "A Fish Story". National Endowment for the Humanities. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  4. Fricke, David (1991-10-03). "Fishbone: Black and Bruised". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  5. "Fishbone: Black and Bruised". Rolling Stone. 3 October 1991. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  6. "One, Two, Three, Hit It! Angelo Moore and the Brand New Step hit it". Spearhead-Home.com - the other website >> for MusicLovers. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  7. "ANGELO MOORE One on One Celebrity Interview for The Tolucan Times". The Tolucan Times. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  8. "Welcome to the Nuttwerx". LA Weekly. 12 April 2000. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  9. "Angelo Moore". Albino Brown's OUT-OF-PRINT NEW Ska Merch Picnic!!!. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  10. Denis (2011-06-22). "Help Angelo Moore Release his Latest Dr Madd Vibe CD | fishbonelive.org". www.fishbonelive.org. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  11. "Angelo Moore and the Brand New Step". The Masquerade. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
  12. "Get more from Angelo Moore on Patreon". Patreon. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  13. Wright, Imani WJ (July 7, 2021). "OFF! Covers Metallica's 'Holier Than Thou,' Their First New Song in Seven Years". Spin Magazine . Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  14. "Celebrating David Bowie 2022 tribute tour to feature Todd Rundgren, King Crimson's Adrian Belew, and more". 16 August 2022.
  15. "Celebrating David Bowie". www.nashvillesymphony.org. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  16. Midnight, Chip. "Interview: Angelo Moore (Fishbone)". The Big Takeover. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
  17. "Dr Madd Vibe and the Missin' Links live @ The Bowery Electric - Sep 22 2023 | fishbonelive.org". www.fishbonelive.org. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  18. "Dr. Maddvibe & Missin' Links – Universal Attractions Agency" . Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  19. Punknews.org (2025-11-27). "Tours: Butterbrain announce US tour, Angelo Moore to join them on Florida dates". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
  20. "Ishan Cooper "Coop Deville presents Bat Funk Crazy… In 3D !!!"". Funk-U (in French). Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  21. "Bubble (feat. Angelo Moore) [remix] by The Upstarters". DistroKid. Retrieved 2025-05-21.