Spearhead - All Rebel Rockers

Frontman Michael Franti and his band, Spearhead, have never been known for being subtle. Political, spiritual, peaceful, and completely conscious - in every sense of the word - Franti is a unique mix of Bob Marley and Bono. His music primarily fuses reggae, roots, hip-hop, and funk, although he’s not afraid to slow it down for sentimental songs either. A passionate independent, both musically and politically, Franti makes music to challenge the listener’s mind. Veteran artists always walk a line between recycling their own sound and straying from what’s made them successful, and just like on 2006’s Middle East-inspired album Yell Fire!, Franti & Spearhead walk it well. Read more