Fatso Jetson hail from Palm Desert, California (though the entire band has lived in Los Angeles for the last 8 years). Living in the desert, secluded away from the trendy "scenes" in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, the only places for original music to be played had been pool halls, Mexican restaurants (after hours) and the occasional struggling bar looking to make some fast cash. On many occasions, the only place for a band to play has been in secluded desert canyons powered by a generator. Then in 1994, Mario and Larry Lalli opened the desert's first "rock club". It was at this club that the three decided to form a band.
Fatso Jetson formed after Tony, Mario and Larry spent way too much time together playing pool, drinking beer and watching TV after hours at Mario and Larry's nightclub, "Rhythm & Brews". They decided that since they already played the appropriate instruments, that their time would be better spent playing music.
They played their first show in September 1994, opening for former Black Flag guitarist Greg Ginn. On the basis of this show, Greg decided he wanted to release an album with the band on his record label SST. The band then went on to play as many shows as possible including a small 6 show tour with fellow desert dwellers and good friends Kyuss.
Then, in August of 1995, Fatso Jetson's first record, "Stinky Little Gods" was released. Just over 2 years later in November 1997, the band released their second full length opus, "Power Of Three", again on SST. It was around this time that the band hooked up with Brant Bjork (ex-Kyuss, ex-Fu Manchu skinsman, current Brant Bjork and the Bro's/ Low Desert Punk head honcho) who played rhythm guitar. Brant stayed in this capacity until touring with Fu Manchu forced him to leave the band, though he did appear on two 7" releases. One a split with The Bloodshot, and the other a split with Fu Manchu.
In late 1997 Fatso Jetson started to look for another record label and found themselves in the company of Bongload Custom Records. In April of 1998, Tony, Mario and Larry entered Monkey Studios in Palm Springs to record their 3rd full length offering for Bongload, "Toasted", produced by Chris Goss (Masters of Reality). Then in August of 1998, Gary Arce joined the band as a rhythm guitarist for a tour up the coast with Queens of the Stone Age and continued in this role for a while playing on the 'Flames For All' record and toured with the band for a European tour and an appearance at the Dynamo festival in 1999 until he finally departed in April 2000.
In 2001, Fatso Jetson headed back in the studios to record their 5th album 'Cruel & Delicious.' It was recorded by Schneebie of Earthlings? and released on Josh Homme's record label 'Rekords Rekords'. It features 13 songs including a cover of Devo's 'Ton O' Love'.
In 2007 the Band released "Live", a live album consisting of both new and old songs on Cobraside records
The band continues today as a 4 piece, adding Vince Meghrouni on the saxophone and harmonica. They still write new material and play as many shows as possible.
In addition to playing shows in and around Los Angeles, Mario and Larry own and operate a small restaurant and club in Sierra Madré, California called Café 322, located at 322 West Sierra Madre Boulevard. They often have jazz and blues artists, as well as occasionally performing themselves.
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Hey guys! When are you going to finish the new site? It's been a long time since you wrote it in the index. But I think that the first one is the unique and authentic Fatso Jetson website, with the girls and the KISS-style logo, hehe. Hope to see you anytime in Madrid playing Iron Chief or Party Pig. See ya guys.
You guys are amazing. Can't wait to see you on the 11th. with Brant and the Bro's. So until then burn down some stages in The buccaneer lounge and out there in Indio to. Have a great show tonight. Your friends MOTUS
