Oysterhead

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Oysterhead
Background information
Genre(s)	Rock
Years active	2000–2001, 2006 - present
Label(s)	BMI Records
Associated acts	Phish, The Police, Primus
Website	http://www.oysterhead.com/
Members
Stewart Copeland Les Claypool Trey Anastasio

Oysterhead is a rock supergroup featuring guitarist Trey Anastasio of Phish, bassist Les Claypool of Primus, and drummer Stewart Copeland of The Police. The style and sound of the band is a unique, somewhat bizarre mix between Anastasio's jam band style, the bass-oriented funk metal music of Claypool, and the reggae-influenced beats of Copeland. To many, this is considered to be the bridge between the music of Phish and Primus.

Oysterhead was formed for what was originally intended to be an exclusive one-off live performance at New Orleans's Saenger Theater on May 4, 2000, for which they compiled a set almost entirely of original material. The show was part of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

However, in 2001, Oysterhead officially reformed to record and release an album entitled The Grand Pecking Order, which featured nine new tracks. The release of this album was supported by a brief tour of North America, during which nearly every show was performed to a sold-out audience. Publicity for both the album and tour was gained from a performance of the song "Oz Is Ever Floating" on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. After the tour, the trio went their separate ways.

On June 16, 2006, Oysterhead reunited to perform a two hour set at the 2006 Bonnaroo Music Festival. The band covered their work from The Grand Pecking Order during the set [1]. It is unknown whether any other live performances or new studio recordings will follow. Copeland has stated interest in coming back every couple years and doing something with the band.