John Brown's Body (band)

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John Brown's Body
Background information
Origin	Ithaca, New York Boston, Massachusetts
Genres	Reggae, Dub, Indie
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Easy Star Records I-Town Records Shanachie Records
Members	Kevin Kinsella Tommy Benedetti Nate Edgar Jon "JP" Petronzio Lee Hamilton TJ Schaper Van Gordon Martin
Past members	Elliot Martin Dan Delacruz Chris Welter David Gould Mike Keenan Nate Edgar Scott Flynn Mathew Goodwin Nate Silas Richardson Alex Beram Josh Newman Sam Godin Scott Palmer (deceased) Paul Merrill Alex Toth Annakalmia Traver Brian Thomas Jason "Jocko" Randall Sam Dechenne Dan Africano Mikey Vitale
Website	www.johnbrownsbodymusic.com

John Brown's Body is an American eight-piece reggae and dub band with origins in Ithaca, New York, and Boston, Massachusetts. With a two-decade-long tenure, they have been recognized for their intricate fusion of vocals, percussion, keyboard, bass, guitar and a three-piece horn section. John Brown's Body, also known as JBB, has been credited with contributing to the development of the "contemporary American reggae scene", as stated by Rudeboy Reggae.

Formed in the mid-1990s in Ithaca, New York, John Brown's Body (JBB) was among a select few U.S. reggae bands to embark on national tours. Over the years, JBB has played a significant role in shaping the identity of "American reggae." Their music is rooted in traditional reggae vibes but also incorporates elements from various genres. Unlike many American reggae bands, which often focus on conventional reggae themes such as religion and marijuana, JBB adopts an indie band approach, crafting songs that utilize reggae influences to convey their own unique experiences. This distinctive approach has garnered widespread appeal.^{[citation needed]}

The group's 2008 album, Amplify, reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Reggae Chart. This was followed by JBB In Dub in 2012, which also reached #1 on the iTunes Reggae Chart. Additionally, their albums Kings And Queens in 2013 and Fireflies in 2016 both topped both the Billboard and iTunes Reggae Charts at #1.

JBB's distinctive style has become influential within the U.S. reggae scene, with many artists in the genre acknowledging John Brown's Body as a significant influence. Their eleventh studio album, Fireflies, was released on September 9, 2016, via Easy Star Records. It debuted at #1 on both the Billboard and iTunes Reggae charts.