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The Offspring | |
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 The Offspring performing in 2024 From left: Todd Morse, Brandon Pertzborn, Dexter Holland, Jonah Nimoy and Noodles | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Manic Subsidal (1984–1986)[1] |
| Origin | Garden Grove, California, U.S.[2] |
| Genres | |
| Discography | |
| Years active | 1984–present |
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| Members | |
| Past members | |
| Website | offspring |
The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Garden Grove, California, formed in 1984.[2] Originally formed under the name Manic Subsidal, the band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Bryan "Dexter" Holland, lead guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman, bassist Todd Morse, multi-instrumentalist Jonah Nimoy and drummer Brandon Pertzborn. The Offspring is often credited (alongside fellow California punk bands Green Day, NOFX, Bad Religion, Rancid, Pennywise and Blink-182) for reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the 1990s.[3][4] During their 39-year career, the Offspring has released 10 studio albums and sold more than 40 million records,[5][6] making them one of the best-selling punk rock bands in history.[7]
The band's longest-serving drummer was Ron Welty, who replaced original drummer James Lilja in 1987 and stayed for 16 years. Welty was replaced by Adam "Atom" Willard in 2003, who was replaced four years later by Pete Parada, who remained until he was fired from the band in 2021 after his doctor recommended against the COVID-19 vaccine. He was officially replaced two years later by Pertzborn.[8][9] Gregory "Greg K." Kriesel (one of the Offspring's co-founders) was the band's bassist until he was fired in 2018;[10] this left Holland as the sole remaining original member. Kriesel was replaced by Todd Morse of H2O, who had been the Offspring's touring guitarist since 2009.[11]
After achieving a local following with their early releases, including their 1989 self-titled debut album and the vinyl-only EP Baghdad (1991), the Offspring signed with independent label Epitaph Records and released two albums: Ignition (1992) and Smash (1994). Smash, which contained the band's first major hit "Come Out and Play", is one of the best-selling albums released on an independent record label, selling over 11 million copies worldwide and helping to propel punk rock into the mainstream.[12][13][14][15] The success of Smash attracted attention from major labels including Columbia Records, with whom the Offspring signed in 1996; their first album for the label, Ixnay on the Hombre (1997), did not match its predecessor's success, but received favorable reviews and gold and platinum RIAA certifications.[13] The band's fifth album Americana (1998) regained their previous level of popularity, obtaining support from MTV and radio and selling over five million units in the US.[13][14][15] The Offspring has since released five more albums: Conspiracy of One (2000), Splinter (2003), Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace (2008), Days Go By (2012) and Let the Bad Times Roll (2021).
- ^ "The Offspring". Rebelwaltz.com. May 5, 2008. Archived from the original on May 19, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- ^ a b "The Offspring". Punknews.org. September 17, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- ^ D'Angelo, Joe (2004). "How Green Day's Dookie Fertilize d A Punk-Rock Revival". MTV. Retrieved July 26, 2006.
- ^ DeRogatis, Jim, Milk It!: Collected Musings on the Alternative Music Explosion of the 90's. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press, 2003, p. 357, ISBN 0-306-81271-1
- ^ "The Offspring Bring Punk Rock to Stone Pony Summer Stage". longbranch.patch.com. September 7, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
- ^ "The Offspring to perform in New York". NorthJersey.com. September 17, 2012. Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
- ^ "Bad Religion Announce Shows In Manchester And London". Stereoboard UK. April 4, 2013. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
- ^ "Offspring Drummer Says He's Out of Band After Refusing Covid-19 Vaccine". Rolling Stone. August 4, 2021.
- ^ Blabbermouth (May 12, 2023). "Former SUICIDAL TENDENCIES And MARILYN MANSON Drummer BRANDON PERTZBORN Joins THE OFFSPRING". blabbermouth.net. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ @gregkriesel (February 4, 2019). "I'm still trying to comprehend what happened. After 35 years of being in a band that I co founded I was kicked out…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Krol, Charlotte (August 30, 2019). "The Offspring are being sued by their bassist". NME. Archived from the original on August 31, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
He alleges that Holland and Wasserman "devised a scheme, and entered into a conspiracy with each other" in October 2019 [sic] to "seize the business, business opportunities, and assets" of their 32-year-old partnership agreement "in disregard for and in derogation of the rights, privileges, and authority of Kriesel as an equal, general partner" [...] Krisel claims that Holland and Wasserman told him last November that he was "no longer entitled to participate in any activities of the band, including (but not limited to) studio recordings and concert tours".
- ^ "The Offspring's Smash 20th Year Anniversary Show". The Huffington Post. July 16, 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Gold & Platinum Searchable Database – April 01, 2014". RIAA. Archived from the original on June 26, 2007. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- ^ a b "The Offspring". Rock On The Net. February 6, 2007. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- ^ a b Christman, Ed (August 13, 2015). "The Offspring's Columbia Catalog Is On the Block for $35 Million: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
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