| History |
| Formed: 1984 in Orange County, California All Band Members (Current and Past, Current in Red): Dexter Holland, Greg K., Ron Welty, Noodles, Doug Thompson, Jim Benton What Kind of Music: Punk/Alternative Debut Single: I'll be Waiting Formed in 1984 by Brian 'Dexter' Holland and Greg Kriesel, the band started off as no more than a college band called Manic Subsidal. Joining them on (vocals) Doug Thompson and on (drums) Jim Benton. When Thompson was forced out, Dexter took over vocals while Jim was replaced by James Lilja. Holland, Lilja and new member Keven Wasserman were all part of a band called Clowns of Death. In 1985, the decision was made to change the name of Manic Subsidal to The Offspring. Lilja was losing interest in the band and was replaced by Ron Welty. By 1989, they were ready to make their first album. The Offspring, as you probably know if you're reading this have established into the best band of all time and if you disagree, we can change Ron's favorite saying to "Throw Shi* at YOU onstage" well, i hope you enjoyed the skeleton of their history. |