Was (Not Was) is a Detroit-born band founded by David Weiss (David Was) and Don Fagenson (Don Was), known for their adventurous fusion of funk, soul, rock, pop, and dance music. Emerging in the late 1970s, they built a reputation for clever lyrical wit, genre-bending production, and collaborations with artists ranging from Ozzy Osbourne to Mel Tormé. With hits like “Walk the Dinosaur” and “Spy in the House of Love,” Was (Not Was) earned critical acclaim for their inventive sound and subversive sense of fun that continues to influence eclectic pop today.