Norwood Fisher

Norwood Fisher is a bassist, vocalist, and founding member of the Los Angeles ska-punk-funk band Fishbone, which he started with his brother Phillip and singer Angelo Moore in 1979. Known for his high-energy slap bass style, he anchored Fishbone for more than four decades before leaving the group in 2024. He leads the expansive funk collective Trulio Disgracias and performs under the solo alter ego Woody Woodstraw, and he continues to collaborate with projects such as the Willie Waldman Project. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, he has also worked with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jerry Cantrell, Everlast, and Blowfly.