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Fitz and the Tantrums was formed in Los Angeles in 2008. The music of this unique band is difficult to categorize, incorporating elements of pop songcraft and soul sounds into a memorable result at its live performances and on its recorded tracks. The band's first album,
Pickin' Up the Pieces
, was released in 2010 to wide critical acclaim. Since then, the band has been going strong. Fitz and the Tantrums has toured the world and released three more albums.
''Fitz and the Tantrums is the type of band that has to be seen live to really be understood. In many ways, it is like a force of nature. In fact, the band has often been compared to James Brown for its high energy and distinctive look. With warmth, power and pure joy, Fitz and the Tantrums is always able to get the party started. The band's early shows in LA venues like Hotel Cafe, the Viper Room and Spaceland put its music on the map as early as 2008. By 2009, the group was opening for mainstream hitmakers Maroon 5. Fitz and the Tantrums' quick rise was a testament to its ability, professionalism and feel-good vibe. Since 2010, the band has been a huge live attraction in its own right.'
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Fitz and the Tantrums' first album,
Pickin' Up the Pieces
, reached No. 1 on the
Billboard
Heatseekers chart. The band's single MoneyGrabber from that album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2011. Its follow-up album,
More Than Just a Dream
, reached No. 7 on the Alternative chart and No. 26 on the US album chart overall. That album featured the singles Out of My League and The Walker, which both reached No. 1 on the alternative charts.
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Fitz and the Tantrums is playing all across the US in 2019. The band is appearing at both weekends of the Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago. It is also playing standard shows with
Young the Giant
at venues like the
Greek Theatre
in Berkeley.
''Fitz and the Tantrums take its name in part from singer Michael Fitzpatrick. He shares lead vocal duties with Noelle Scaggs, a powerhouse soul vocalist. Other members include Jeremy Ruzumna, James King, Joseph Karnes and John Wicks.'
'Fitz and the Tantrums puts on a high-energy show that really gets the crowd going. The band's audience transcends categories like age, gender and race. At a Fitz show, everyone from 18-year-old teens to 65-year-old grandparents are there, dancing and having fun. The band knows how to hype the crowd and doesn't shy away from performing its older hits like Handclap, I Need Help! and Fool.'
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Fitz and the Tantrums have worked with a surprising array of music's biggest names. One of the band's first big breaks was singing with Daryl Hall on his web series
Live at Daryl's House
. In Fitz and the Tantrum's appearance, the band performed old Hall and Oates songs like Sara as well as FATT songs. The group's opening slot on a
Maroon 5
tour came thanks to the band's frontman, Adam Levine. He was introduced to Fitz and the Tantrums' music by his tattoo artist, who knew he'd love the sound.
''Fitz and the Tantrums has a lot in common with high-energy, soul-infused acts like Scissor Sisters and Mayer Hawthorne. The band is also often compared to Wild Party and Night Riots.'