fIREHOSE

fIREHOSE was an American rock trio formed in 1986 and active until 1994, featuring bassist Mike Watt and drummer George Hurley alongside guitarist Ed Crawford. Their sound combined punk rock and post-punk energy with elements of alternative rock, funk, and jazz, marked by propulsive bass lines, rhythmic complexity, and a mix of concise songs and more exploratory arrangements. The band continued the DIY approach associated with Watt and Hurley’s previous group, Minutemen, and occupied a visible place in the independent rock scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.