In 1991, The Offspring teamed up with Wilson again to produce the Baghdad 7" EP. A six-week national tour followed, but Noodles was later stabbed during their Hollywood anti-nuclear benefit. The album was released in limited numbers by the label, only in a 12" vinyl format, and a proper CD release did not surface until 1995. Then in March 1985, the band teamed up with producer Thom Wilson (of Dead Kennedys, Social Distortion and The Vandals fame) to record their first album, titled The Offspring. The Offspring and Ignition (1988–1993)Īfter recording a demo in 1988, The Offspring signed a record deal with a small-time label, Nemesis Records. Lilja quit shortly after the release to pursue a medical career in gynecology, and was replaced by Ron Welty, who was only 16 years old at the time. They released the single on their self-made Black Label record company, which was named after the brand of beer named Black Label. In 1986, the band released their first single the 7" " I'll Be Waiting/Blackball". The band changed their name to "The Offspring" in 1985. Holland taking over on vocals, and James Lilja joining as the drummer. Was eventually forced out of the band, while Benton left. The band used Thompson's friend, Jim Benton, as their drummer. Doug Thompson was added for vocals, and Kevin 'Noodles' Wasserman, the school janitor, was welcomed into the band, allegedly because he was old enough to purchase alcohol for Holland and Kriesel, both of whom were under the legal drinking age. The decision to form a band came outside of a Social Distortion concert when both were refused entry. The band was formed by Dexter Holland and bassist Greg K., who met on their high school cross-country team, under the name "Manic Subsidal". 1.6 Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace (2006–present).1.5 Ron Welty's departure and Splinter (2003–2005).1.4 Ixnay on the Hombre, Americana, and Conspiracy of One (1997–2002).1.3 Mainstream success with Smash (1994–1996).Their most recent studio album, Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace, was released on Jwith the hit singles " You're Gonna Go Far, Kid" and " Hammerhead." In 2005, The Offspring released a greatest hits album and toured in support of the compilation. Later that year, the band released their next album, Splinter, to moderate sales and fairly warm reviews. Longtime drummer Ron Welty left The Offspring in early 2003, and was replaced by Atom Willard. The band's next three albums, Ixnay on the Hombre, Americana and Conspiracy of One, were also successful, with Ixnay on the Hombre and Conspiracy of One reaching platinum certification, and Americana achieving multi-platinum status. Since the release of their 1994 album Smash, which is the best-selling independent label album of all time, The Offspring has achieved commercial success over five albums, with singles such as " Come Out and Play", and " Self Esteem". Their current drummer is Pete Parada, formerly of Face to Face, and Saves the Day, who has been with the band since 2007. (bass, backing vocals), and Ron Welty (drums, percussion), who left in 2003. Since its formation, The Offspring's line-up has included Dexter Holland (lead vocals, guitar), Noodles (lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals), Greg K. EachĪlbum since the release of their final Epitaph album Smash has sold Making them one of the best-selling punk rock acts of all time. They have sold over 32 million albums worldwide , To date, The Offspring has released eight studio albums, one compilation, four EPs and three DVDs. The band is credited, along with fellow California punk bands Green Day and Rancid, with reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the United States during the mid-1990s. The Offspring is an American punk rock band formed in Huntington Beach, California in 1984. The Offspring performing in 2008 in Fortaleza, Brazilīlack Label, Nemesis, Epitaph, Nitro, Columbia
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