Fun Lovin' Criminals

Fun Lovin' Criminals formed in New York in 1993, Huey Morgan's charismatic vocals and the band's eclectic sound — drawing on hip-hop, rock, jazz, and lounge music — giving them a quality that was immediately distinctive. They signed to Chrysalis Records and released their debut album 'Come Find Yourself' (1996), which found a far larger audience in the UK than in their native America.

'Scooby Snacks' — built around samples from Pulp Fiction — became one of the most recognisable British-adjacent singles of the year. 'The Fun Lovin' Criminal', 'King of New York', and 'Love Unlimited' were all excellent. The album reached number seven in the UK. Morgan became a beloved figure in British music culture, later hosting a long-running BBC Radio 6 Music show.

Fun Lovin' Criminals have continued to record and tour. Morgan's warmth and wit made him one of the most popular figures in British alternative music. Their back catalogue holds up well — the eclectic, genre-crossing approach has never dated.