Fats Comet
| Company type | Collaborative musical ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Founder | Adrian Sherwood, Keith LeBlanc, Little Axe, Doug Wimbish |
| Defunct | 1987 |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Area served | United Kingdom, United States |
Key people | Adrian Sherwood, Keith LeBlanc, Little Axe, Doug Wimbish |
| Products | Industrial hip hop music |
Fats Comet was a collaborative industrial hip hop ensemble combining British and American talents, comprised of Adrian Sherwood, Keith LeBlanc, Little Axe, and Doug Wimbish. Their output featured dance compositions rich in layered samples that were considered pioneering for their era. In 1987, Spin highlighted tracks such as "Bop Bop" and their rendition of "Stormy Weather" as remaining distinctive and unconventional well beyond their initial release. Subsequently, the group members redirected their creative energies toward the project known as Tackhead, continuing their artistic endeavors under that moniker.
History
The collaboration began in 1984 when British producer Adrian Sherwood connected with American drummer Keith LeBlanc during remix sessions for the reggae act Akabu. The lineup expanded in London with the addition of guitarist Little Axe and bassist Doug Wimbish. Initially conceived as a studio-focused venture, Fats Comet eventually shifted its emphasis toward the formation of Tackhead, seeking a sound less oriented toward mainstream appeal. Sherwood explained that the intention was for Tackhead to delve into experimental dub and funk territories, whereas Fats Comet would produce tracks that balanced accessibility with innovation. Although no full-length album emerged from the group, their final single, "Rockchester", garnered moderate chart success in the UK.
Discography
Positions indicated correspond to placements on the UK Indie Chart.
Singles
- "Bop Bop" (World, 1985)
- "Dee Jay's Dream" (World, 1985)
- "Don't Forget That Beat" (World, 1985)
- "Stormy Weather" (Rough Trade, 1985)
- "King of the Beat" (On-U Sound, 1986)
- "Rockchester" (World, 1987) (#6)
External links
- Articles with short description
- Tackhead
- Alternative hip-hop groups
- American electronic music groups
- American funk musical groups
- American industrial music groups
- British electronic music groups
- British funk musical groups
- Musical groups established in 1984
- Musical groups disestablished in 1987
- American dub musical groups
- British dub musical groups
- On-U Sound Records artists