Fu Manchu is a stoner rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1985. Known for their fuzzy guitar riffs and energetic sound, they have been a key part of the Palm Desert Scene along with groups like Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss. After several lineup changes in their early years, the band has remained steady since 2001, now featuring Scott Hill, Brad Davis, Bob Balch and Scott Reeder. Fu Manchu is widely regarded as one of the most respected names in the stoner rock genre.