Michael Franti and Spearhead

- Origin: San Francisco, California
- Formed: 2000
- Years active: 2000-present
- Labels: ANTI-, BooBoo Wax
- Type of label: Indie
- One of many to record a version of the theme song from Weeds, "Little Boxes"ANTI-: Michael Franti Sings The Weeds Theme Song (October 19, 2007)

Michael Franti and Spearhead is a hip-hop, reggae and rock 'n' roll group led by frontman Michael Franti.
Career

Although Franti began playing in bands while still in college, it wasn't until he teamed up with jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter and formed the band The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy that he began to attract the attention of music critics and fans. After that band parted ways, Franti went on to form Michael Franti and Spearhead, which has given him a vehicle for politically charged messages with a more reggae-influenced sound).
Band Members
- Michael Franti - Voice
- Carl Young - Bass
- Dave Shul - Guitar
- Manas Itiene - Drums
- Raliegh Neal - Keyboards
Albums
- 2000: The Dawning: Rock the Nation
- 2001: Stay Human
- 2003: Songs From the Front Porch
- 2005: Live In Sydney
- 2006: Yell Fire!
- 2006: Live In Alaska
- 2007: Live In Baobab
- 2008: Power to the Peaceful 2005
- 2008: All Rebel Rockers

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