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The Offspring is an American rock band from Garden Grove, California, formed in 1984. [2] Originally formed under the name Manic Subsidal , the band 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 band changed its name to "the Offspring" in 1986. Lilja left the Offspring in 1987 to pursue a medical career in oncology and was replaced by Ron Welty, who was 16 years old at the time. [2] [3] The bands first touring member was Chris "X-13" Higgins, who at first provided backing vocals and later played percussion and rhythm guitar.
In 1991, the Offspring signed with Epitaph Records (home of Bad Religion, L7, NOFX, Pennywise and other similar bands). Their first release on the label was Ignition , which was released in 1992. Their last album for that label was 1994's Smash , which still holds the world record for most sales of an album on an independent label. [ 8 ]
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In 2024, the Offspring could be forgiven if they want to take it easy and rest on their career achievements. After all, the Orange County natives have been playing together for 40 years, broke ...
Peter Parada (born July 9, 1973) [2] is an American musician who has been a member of several bands. Parada's drumming career began in 1995 when he joined L.A. band World In Pain on a recommendation from future Korn drummer Ray Luzier and then Steel Prophet in 1996 with whom he recorded one album a year later.
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In May 2023, Pertzborn announced himself as the new drummer for the Offspring after Josh Freese (who was their touring drummer) was no longer able to tour with the band full-time as he joined the Foo Fighters, with Pertzborn becoming the official replacement for Pete Parada, who was fired in August 2021 for failing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.