Fighting Gravity, an American band based out of Richmond, Virginia, was formed while its members were attending Virginia Tech. Initially known as bOb (boy O boy), the band started as a ska outfit but later incorporated reggae, rock, and world beat elements into their sound. In August 1997, Fighting Gravity gained significant attention with a seven-page feature in Rolling Stone magazine. The group released several albums, including Shishkabob (1992), No Stopping, No Standing (1994), and You And Everybody Else (1998). In 2007, Fighting Gravity participated in the IZStyle Winter Tour alongside notable acts such as Dave Matthews Band and Barenaked Ladies. The band's last official shows were in 2007, though they reunited for a few concerts starting in 2017. Fighting Gravity has sold over 800,000 albums and performed before millions of people worldwide, including USO tours overseas for United States troops.
