Hagfish (band)

Hagfish
Hagfish at the Gypsy Tea Room in Deep Ellum June 18, 2006
Background information
Origin	Dallas, Texas, United States
Genres	Punk rock, alternative rock, pop punk, melodic hardcore
Years active	1991–2001 (Reunions: 2003–2004, 2006)
Labels	Idol, Dragon Street, BYO, London, Go-Kart, Honest Don's, Coldfront
Associated acts	Rise Against, Toadies, El Diablo, Armstrong, Only Crime, Gwar, Burden Brothers, The Mag Seven
Members	George Stroud Reagan III Zach Blair Doni Blair Tony Barsotti

Hagfish were an American rock band originated in Sherman, Texas that rose to notoriety via performances in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas, Texas, drawing influences from both punk rock and alternative rock. The lineup included lead vocalist George Stroud Reagan III, guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Doni Blair and drummer Tony Barsotti for the majority of the band's career, including nearly all of their recorded work. Formed by the Blair brothers in 1991, Hagfish emerged with contemporaries Tripping Daisy and Toadies as part of the 1990s Dallas/Fort Worth alternative rock scene and were also heavily influenced by the Descendents/All, whose members recorded and produced two of the band's studio albums. After officially disbanding in 2001, Hagfish have reunited occasionally for live performances.

Hagfish was formed in Dallas, Texas when brothers, guitarist Zach Blair and bassist Doni Blair met drummer Banning Lyon after his band Conniption Fit broke up in the early 1990s. Their collective chemistry lead the trio to pursue frontman James Newhouse, formerly of the band Terminal Rot, who would fill the position. During this time period, Hagfish began performing locally, opening for such bands as All, Swervedriver and Poster Children. A demo tape was released following the contrasting sensibility of punk band the Descendents, with tracks like "Tallman", about the middle finger and "Maybe", a love song composed by Lyon.

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