Two legendary ska bands resurrect the genre in their first tour together.

People like to run their mouths a lot. Stupid people say stupid things in attempts to make them sound less stupid, but often times it backfires. One especially stupid opinion I hear fairly often is, “ska is dead.” Simply put, this is stupid.

The ska movement came in three waves. The First Wave began in Jamaica in the 1950s, and rose to popularity in the 60’s as the precursor to musical styles like rocksteady and reggae. The Second Wave (often referred to as “Two-Tone” ska) hit Britain in the 70’s, led by bands like The Specials and Madness. The Third Wave coincided with the punk movement of the late 80s and early 90’s; as a result, ska took on a harder edge. The Third Wave was the biggest, most diverse of the three, with bands like Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and (early) No Doubt falling under the “ska” umbrella.

On Wednesday, Dec. 14, two of the Third Wave’s biggest acts — Reel Big Fish and Streetlight Manifesto — will perform at Seattle’s King Cat Theater.

Reel Big Fish formed in the early 90’s and went on to enjoy moderate success in the mainstream music world, thanks to their 1996 album, “Turn The Radio Off.” The record was certified Gold, and the first single, “Sell Out,” peaked at #57 on the Billboard charts. In 1998, RBF appeared on the soundtrack for “BASEketball,” a movie written by and starring the creators of “South Park,” Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Also, the band puts on an amazing show.

Tomas Kalnoky, the frontman for Streetlight Manifesto, first rose to fame with Third-Wave legends Catch 22, whose debut album, “Keasbey Nights” (written by Kalnoky), has become a ska standard. Kalnoky left Catch 22 in 1998, and formed Streetlight Manifesto three years later. These guys put on one of the best, tightest, most energetic live shows you will ever see.

The upcoming concert will also feature performances from Lionize and Rodeo Ruby Love. Tickets ($20 each) are available online

Reel Big Fish & Streetlight Manifesto at King Cat Theater | Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 6 p.m.