The Mighty Mighty Bosstones were a pioneering ska-punk band from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 1983, they rose to national acclaim in the early ‘90s, when their signing with Mercury Records presaged a brief American ska boom. They’re best known for the 1997 hit “The Impression That I Get,” which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart.

The Bosstones were also famous for their nine-member lineup, which featured three horn players and “Bosstone” Ben Carr, who served as an onstage dancer and hype man. Another key element of the band’s sound was frontman Dicky Barrett, whose growling vocals gave the outfit a harder edge.

Barrett moonlighted as the announcer on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a gig he took during the Bosstones' 2004-06 hiatus. The group reformed in 2007 and released four additional albums: Pin Points and Gin Joints (2009), The Magic of Youth (2011), While We’re At It (2018) and When God Was Great (2021). On January 27, 2022, The Bosstones posted a statement on their website that reads:

After decades of brotherhood, touring the world and making great records together we have decided not to continue on as a band. Above all, we want to express our sincere gratitude to every single one of you who have supported us. We could not have done any of it without you. Love Always, The Mighty Mighty BossToneS