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Crabby Appleton was an American rock band formed in the early 1970s, fronted by singer-songwriter Michael Fennelly. The group originated from a Los Angeles-based band called Stonehenge, with Fennelly joining after his previous stint with The Millennium. Other members included Felix "Flaco" Falcon on percussion, Casey Foutz on keyboards, Hank Harvey on bass, and Phil Jones on drums. Crabby Appleton signed with Elektra Records in 1970 and released their self-titled debut album Crabby Appleton, produced by Don Gallucci. The band's first single "Go Back" reached Number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They opened for notable acts such as the Doors, Sly and the Family Stone, Three Dog Night, Guess Who, ABBA, and George Carlin, and appeared on shows like American Bandstand and The Real Don Steele Show. Their second album, Rotten to the Core, was released in 1971 but failed to match the success of their debut. Despite critical acclaim from publications like Rolling Stone and Creem, the band disbanded shortly after. Following the split, Fennelly released two solo albums: Lane Changer (1974) and Stranger's Bed (1975). Jones continued his career as a drummer and percussionist, working with artists such as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Joe Walsh, Roy Orbison, Cracker, Susanna Hoffs, Roger McGuinn, and Waddy Wachtel. Both of Crabby Appleton's albums have been reissued on CD by Collector's Choice Music, and "Go Back" has appeared on various compilation albums.
