Dishwalla is an American alternative rock band from Santa Barbara, California. Formed by vocalist J.R. Richards, guitarist Rodney Browning, and keyboardist Greg Kolanek, they were initially known as Life Talking and then Dish upon adding bassist Scot Alexander and drummer George Pendergast. Due to a cease-and-desist letter, the band settled on Dishwalla in late 1993.
The band is best known for its 1996 hit song "Counting Blue Cars".
Also Known As: Life Talking (1990-1992), Dish (1992-1993)
Members:
Rodney Browning Cravens - lead guitar, backing vocals (1990-2005, 2008-present)
Scot Alexander - bass, backing vocals (1993-2005, 2008-present)
George Pendergast - drums (1993-1998, 2008-present)
Jim Wood - keyboards (1996-2005, 2008-present)
Justin Fox - lead vocals (2008-present)
Former:
J. R. Richards - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards (1990-2005)
Greg Kolanek - keyboards (1990-1994)
Pete Maloney - drums (1998-2005)
Name Origin:
The Dishwalla name came from a Hindi term for a person providing satellite TV to a neighborhood ("dish" + walla). Kolanek took the name from a Wired magazine article.
From: Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Genre(s):
Alternative rock,
post-grunge