The Offspring
Biography
In 1984, guitarist Bryan Dexter Holland and bassist Gregory Kriesel, more known as Greg K., decided to create their own punk band after they both were refused to enter the Social Distortion performance. The other members of Manic Subsidal, as the artists initially called the group, became Doug Thompson, Kevin Noodles Wasserman and Jim Benton. Soon Thompson and Benton left the collective and Holland became the lead vocalist, while James Lilja replaced Benton on drums. In 1985, the command changed the title for The Offspring. However, Lilja did not stay in the band for long - after the first single I'll Be Waiting/Blackball he was substituted by Ron Welty. In 1989, The Offspring recorded the debut eponymous album, produced by Tom Wilson - known for his work with Social Distortion, The Vandals and Dead Kennedys. The band headed on a tour, but it was cut after Wasserman was stabbed during one of the benefit concerts.
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Reviews
Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace2008
The Offspring's new album Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace produces a fully positive impression. It's like meeting a good old friend, whom you haven't seen for ages. You can feel that he is a little bit different now, but generally he is just the same
Greatest Hits2005
This is a superb compilation from one of the most successful and likeable acts of the mid-'90s punk-pop scene. The Offspring's Greatest Hits gives fans one album with all of the pulsing chords, impressive hooks, and youth culture angst for which they
