Fonda 500

Fonda 500

Fonda 500, also known as F500 or Fonda500, is a British band from Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom. The group is active from 1995 and is associated with rock and indie, with tags also linking it to indie pop, synthpop, indie rock and electronic music.

The core line-up centres on Simon Stone and Nicholas Broten. The band appears on the soundtrack to the British comedy series Teachers, and it develops a cult following from around 2000, largely through its live performances. Its sound is described as a mix of heavy and melodic elements, with a comparison to Black Sabbath playing alongside the Beach Boys.