Hootie & the Blowfish

Hootie & the Blowfish is an American rock band formed in 1989. Their sound blends roots-influenced rock and pop with touches of jangle and alternative rock, centered on warm baritone lead vocals, chiming guitars, and straightforward, melody-driven songcraft. They rose to wide mainstream prominence in the 1990s and are known for accessible, radio-oriented arrangements and narrative lyrical focus.