Centered on the talents of Was (Not Was) bandmates guitarist Randy Jacobs and singer Hillard "Sweet Pea" Atkinson, the Boneshakers are known for their effusive blend of blues, funk, contemporary rock, and R&B. They first showcased their sound on 1997's Book of Spells and have continued to reunite between work with Was (Not Was), pairing with saxophonist Mindy Abair for 2015's Live in Seattle and 2017's Eastwest Sessions.
Jacobs and Atkinson initially met in 1980 in Detroit while working with Donald "Don Was" Fagenson and David "David Was" Weiss on their debut album as Was (No...