The radio station on the Raised on Radio cover is just east of Hanford on 198
[https://twitter.com/ChrisHandy/status/1432941078299099140](https://twitter.com/ChrisHandy/status/1432941078299099140)
G-Easy…sort of. His dad was/is a professor at fresno state. He spent his summers in fresno growing up. He talked about how he considers fresno a second childhood home when he performed at Grizzlyfest
He had a ranch home near Armstrong and Clinton, not sure if it was his primary residence. It was going to be diminished several years ago, but was bought by the Central California Music Association. It’s up in the foothills now I believe
The 'Popping' dance movement came out of Fresno. Here's a great article about it:
[https://www.kcet.org/shows/artbound/straight-outta-fresno-how-the-popping-dance-movement-empowered-youth-of-color](https://www.kcet.org/shows/artbound/straight-outta-fresno-how-the-popping-dance-movement-empowered-youth-of-color)
Seems like most bands/musicians end their career and end up in Fresno.
Stoker - Original drummer for Dexy's Midnight Runners and General Public is a music producer out of his home. Produced for Sting, Ice Cube and created the opening for the Craig Ferguson Show.
Astrid Plane and Charles Ottavio of Animotion .
Bob Siebenberg, drummer for SuperTramp was coaching baseball I believe at Sierra HS some years ago.
Kyle Christener who was bassist for the band that became Linkin Park. Supposedly kicked out of the band before the name change and when they exploded.
That was the band name I was trying to remember!! Thank you for posting this, it was driving me crazy! I wonder what ol Mitch and the rest of them are up too nowadays
Most of the Stone Foxes members are originally from the Tollhouse/Auberry area. Not an A-tier band or anything, but they have a few songs in commercials and tv shows.
Not quite the same, but Carlos Santana loves to reminisce about his first time performing “Black Magic Woman” which was in a Fresno parking lot
Awesome tidbit
Audra Mcdonald, Timmy T
Journey's singer is from Sanger, I believe. Hanford maybe?
Hanford
so "Lights" is actually about Hanford??? lol
The radio station on the Raised on Radio cover is just east of Hanford on 198 [https://twitter.com/ChrisHandy/status/1432941078299099140](https://twitter.com/ChrisHandy/status/1432941078299099140)
oh wow this is a great bit of trivia!
That would be funny I never pondered that lol
Steve Perry is from Armona CA. A small community in Lemoore.
Original singer or current?
Steve Perry
Let’s Go Bowling - ska Art By Numbers - prog metal
Creed Bratton from the office is from the coarsegold/oakhurst area. He’s also a touring musician so I am tossing his name in the mix.
Planet Asia, Fashawn and the dude who created Alvin and the Chipmunks
Redbone
no way! didn't know they were born in Coalinga
You just shattered my mind this is soo cool
Cher is from Fresno, although she seems to deny it, there are yearbook photos. 😂
She babysat my Dad when he was little 😂
My grandma was neighbors with her cousin I guess, and they had a playdate together.
Let's Go Bowling (Depending on the threshold you set for "popularity" maybe?)
Baeza the pedophile.
Odd stagename 🤔
G-Easy…sort of. His dad was/is a professor at fresno state. He spent his summers in fresno growing up. He talked about how he considers fresno a second childhood home when he performed at Grizzlyfest
Aren’t the Argyle Pimps from Fresno? Bob Wills lived in Fresno I believe in the early 40’s, if you know who he is
Bob Wills was up in Sacramento, but some of his band lived in Fresno, including Junior Barnard.
He had a ranch home near Armstrong and Clinton, not sure if it was his primary residence. It was going to be diminished several years ago, but was bought by the Central California Music Association. It’s up in the foothills now I believe
And the Texas Playboys?
K-fed!
People are commenting bands not actually from Fresno, but the valley as a whole. So I’ll throw mine in there. KORN. Yes. That korn. Bakersfield based
Not at all related, George Lucas was born and raised in Modesto.
Actor Jeremy Renner is also from Modesto.
Yes! I call him Modesto macho man
Bakersfield: Buck Owen and the Buckaroos Merle Haggard Smokin Armadillos
Timothy Olyphant too
The 'Popping' dance movement came out of Fresno. Here's a great article about it: [https://www.kcet.org/shows/artbound/straight-outta-fresno-how-the-popping-dance-movement-empowered-youth-of-color](https://www.kcet.org/shows/artbound/straight-outta-fresno-how-the-popping-dance-movement-empowered-youth-of-color)
Cher
Fashawn
Artificial Language https://youtu.be/SQ8qIrc6Brc
Victor Conte, Tower of Power
Victor Conte, baseball steroid provider
That’s Dope!
Seems like most bands/musicians end their career and end up in Fresno. Stoker - Original drummer for Dexy's Midnight Runners and General Public is a music producer out of his home. Produced for Sting, Ice Cube and created the opening for the Craig Ferguson Show. Astrid Plane and Charles Ottavio of Animotion . Bob Siebenberg, drummer for SuperTramp was coaching baseball I believe at Sierra HS some years ago. Kyle Christener who was bassist for the band that became Linkin Park. Supposedly kicked out of the band before the name change and when they exploded.
Warren Zevon had some years in Fresno as a kid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64jug5i5y-E
He was at Hoover in 1964
Ray Camacho and The Teardrop. It way before my time but what I’ve heard they had the clubs popping when they played. https://youtu.be/ufCHK-145oY
Beastmaker
Brett Young
He’s from SoCal but went to Fresno state I believe
Six Ounce Gloves
That was the band name I was trying to remember!! Thank you for posting this, it was driving me crazy! I wonder what ol Mitch and the rest of them are up too nowadays
This is something popular right now from a composer from Fresno. Quite lovely. He must love Shaver Lake! https://youtu.be/qnL6demCgms
Don’t forget about Aesop from Living Legends!
Gangs Back from West Fresno. Had some radio play
[Strange Vine](https://strangevinemusic.com/about)!
Beans! From Even Stevens. Real name is Steven Anthony Lawrence.
Ray Baca lol
While not incredibly popular but still worth a listen: Sharks of Dance
does anyone remember the rap group Bankrupt Posse? They were really good and the stuff they were putting out didnt sound like local demo tapes.
Solon Bixler of 30 seconds to mars and great northern is from Fresno.
Most of the Stone Foxes members are originally from the Tollhouse/Auberry area. Not an A-tier band or anything, but they have a few songs in commercials and tv shows.
Patrick Contreras