Brighton-based artist Melissa Hubert, and operating his own studio called North Brighton Recording. Luke Fellingham (1994–2014) was the bassist for the band. He is known for his appearance in the way of a lengthy beard that has grown over the years. Luke set up a company with his brother Nathan entitled Luna Sound, which he oversees and operates out of his own studio in Brighton where he now works as a recording and mastering engineer. Jos Wintermeyer (2009–2014) was part of the live crew for Phatfish for a few years but joined the band along with Ben Hall in early January 2009 as the rhythm guitarist. He previously worked with Phatfish as a guest musician; his first live appearance was in November 2007. He now runs the music team at Lifespring, Horsham. Ben Hall (2009–2014) was the lead guitarist for the band. He worked with Phatfish since early 2008 before becoming a full-time member in 2009. Ben contributed to the development of the bands continuing rock influence. He now lives in London and works as a teacher. History Early years (1994–2000) The band was formed under the name 'Purple Phatfish' by Dave Fellingham in Brighton in January 1994. Dave had a vision for a Christian group that would be excellent musically and be respected by Christians and non-Christians alike. Musically the band was initially a jazz-funk/rap outfit at a time when Acid Jazz was very popular in England. Purple Phatfish spent much of the first year performing their own songs in secular music clubs, mainly in the Brighton area where they gained a considerable following on the local music scene. Most of the early songs were not blatantly Christian in content, but tackled contemporary issues with a Christian perspective. Rapper Rachel Head left the band at the end of 1994, and 'Purple Phatfish' became 'Phatfish'. In the following few years, Phatfish gigged further afield, playing regularly in top London music clubs and in universities around the country. They were also in demand with churches all over the UK who would book them to play at youth events and outreaches. During this period they made a number of recordings which have recently been remastered and repackaged under the title An Audience with God. In 1997, the band worked on some more explicitly worship-orientated songs, and released their first full album We Know the Story. In mid-1998, guitarist Mike Blow and percussionist