The Refreshments, an American alternative rock band from Tempe, Arizona, were formed in early 1993 by Roger Clyne and Dustin "Dusty" Denham. The original lineup included Clyne on lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, and kazoo; Brian David Blush on lead guitar and backing vocals; Art Edwards on bass and backing vocals; and Denham on drums, percussion, and backing vocals. They performed at South by Southwest on March 15, 1996, which led to a record deal with Mercury Records. Their debut album Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy, released on February 27, 1996, featured the hit single "Banditos," which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Alternative Rock charts and crossed over into the Hot 100. The band's second album, The Bottle & Fresh Horses, was released in the fall of 1997 but received no financial or promotional support from Mercury Records. In 1998, Brian David Blush was removed from the band due to substance abuse issues, and Mercury Records let the band's contract lapse shortly after.
