800 Lb. Gorilla

**800 Lb. Gorilla** is a lively indie/alternative rock outfit hailing from California's Bay Area, known for their eclectic mix of surf-rock swagger, psychedelic grooves, and cheeky humor. Formed in the late '90s, the band carved out a niche with their high-energy performances and quirky persona, blending fuzzy guitar riffs, catchy hooks, and lyrics that wink at everything from absurdist scenarios to laidback coastal living. Tracks like "Mexico" and "El Niño" showcase their sun-soaked, reverb-drenched sound, while releases like *Ape Hangers* (2007) and *Laughing Gas and Limousines* cemented their reputation as purveyors of fun, slightly unhinged garage-rock antics. With a name riffing on the phrase "800-pound gorilla," they’ve leaned into their playful, larger-than-life identity, delivering surf-punk bangers and trippy jams for fans of carefree, offbeat rock.