
The group was spotted by Epic/Immortal A&R Paul Pontius, who was also responsible for signing Korn to the label. In the following year, Incubus signed a seven-record deal with Sony's Immortal Records, later to become Epic Records. This was followed by the debut album Fungus Amongus, also recorded with Wirt and released on Incubus's own label Stopuglynailfungus Music. In 1995, Incubus added Gavin Koppell (known by his stage name DJ Lyfe) to the band and recorded their first two-song EP, Let Me Tell Ya 'Bout Root Beer. Incubus produced many of their early recordings with Jim Wirt and Chillum Records in the Santa Monica studio 4th Street Recording, only able to work on their music during hours in which they were not in school. Early on the members of Incubus bonded over Phish and Primus and used their grassroots approach as a model for their career. The band's early shows were frequently at nightclubs on Los Angeles's Sunset Strip, including such well-known venues as the Whisky a Go Go, the Roxy and the Troubadour. They existed as a band for some time before they gave themselves a name, having only chosen the band's name "Incubus" when required to supply a band name for an upcoming show. Incubus was formed in 1991 by vocalist Brandon Boyd, guitarist Mike Einziger, bassist Alex Katunich and drummer José Pasillas, while the members were in high school. History Formation, Fungus Amongus and Enjoy Incubus (1991–1996)


(1997), the band earned mainstream recognition with the release of their 1999 album Make Yourself which spawned several hits, including the band's highest charting song " Drive." Success continued with the albums Morning View (2001) and A Crow Left of the Murder. After their first two albums, Fungus Amongus (1995) and S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Incubus has attained commercial success, reaching multi-platinum sales, as well as releasing several successful singles.

The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer José Pasillas while enrolled in Calabasas High School and later expanded to include bassist Alex "Dirk Lance" Katunich, and Gavin "DJ Lyfe" Koppell both of whom were replaced by bassist Ben Kenney and DJ Kilmore, respectively. Incubus is an American rock band from Calabasas, California.
