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That's right, you've heard the tragic news. Ron Welty, drummer for The Offspring for over 15 years, has left the band in favour of pursuing a new project, 'Steady Ground'. The rest of the band wished him all the best and said although it'll be weird to carry on without him, they've employed the services of John Freese to finish up their current album.
The Offspring, undoubtedly THE biggest (and oldest) punk rock band ever, have been going strong for ages, with their first album (imaginatively titled 'Offspring') released in 1989. Since then then they've released 5 other albums, which have all sold well and each have had a unique and individual style. The Offspring's success has spread worldwide, with their tours continuing to sell out. They recently won 'Best Songwriter' as the MTV Kerrang awards.
However now it looks like they're slowing down. After their hit-selling albums Americana (1998) and Conspiracy of One (2000) nothing much has happened and although they are currently recording another album, the Offspring have already said it would be their last and now that Ron has quit the band two weeks into studio recording, it looks like the band's fate is sealed. Unfortunately age has caught up with perhaps the greatest punk rockers of all time.
It's such a shame that the Offspring couldn't have gone out on a high, with Ron finishing the job all four of them started over 15 years ago. Please show your respect for the band by buying the Offspring's final album when it is released in a few month's time. In the meantime listen to some of their music and realised why they've been going strong for so long.
The Offspring, I salute you.
The Offspring, undoubtedly THE biggest (and oldest) punk rock band ever, have been going strong for ages, with their first album (imaginatively titled 'Offspring') released in 1989. Since then then they've released 5 other albums, which have all sold well and each have had a unique and individual style. The Offspring's success has spread worldwide, with their tours continuing to sell out. They recently won 'Best Songwriter' as the MTV Kerrang awards.
However now it looks like they're slowing down. After their hit-selling albums Americana (1998) and Conspiracy of One (2000) nothing much has happened and although they are currently recording another album, the Offspring have already said it would be their last and now that Ron has quit the band two weeks into studio recording, it looks like the band's fate is sealed. Unfortunately age has caught up with perhaps the greatest punk rockers of all time.
It's such a shame that the Offspring couldn't have gone out on a high, with Ron finishing the job all four of them started over 15 years ago. Please show your respect for the band by buying the Offspring's final album when it is released in a few month's time. In the meantime listen to some of their music and realised why they've been going strong for so long.
The Offspring, I salute you.
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Mess wrote:
> they've employed the services of John Freese to finish up their
> current album.
Josh Freese. Not John. He's the dude who's in the Vandals.
> they've employed the services of John Freese to finish up their
> current album.
Josh Freese. Not John. He's the dude who's in the Vandals.
G®åpô²ºº² wrote:
> Your a knob, "oldest punk band ever", i think not.
I think he meant oldest punk band that's still going. But he's still wrong...
> Your a knob, "oldest punk band ever", i think not.
I think he meant oldest punk band that's still going. But he's still wrong...
CDouch wrote:
> Which is the best Offspring album?
I'd say 'Ixnay on the Hombre' even though nothing on there is quite as good as the song 'Smash' (from the album of the same name). 'Americana' and 'Conspiracy...' weren't bad, just not as good as they could have been. Anyway, I've heard news on the new Offspring album, but hadn't heard it would be their last... Where did you read that?
Oh, and Offspring are certainly not the oldest punk band... Bad Religion are still going and they started before Offspring and the Damned are still going (on Dexter Hollands Nitro label infact), and they were one of the first wave punk bands! And greatest is a matter of opinion...
> Which is the best Offspring album?
I'd say 'Ixnay on the Hombre' even though nothing on there is quite as good as the song 'Smash' (from the album of the same name). 'Americana' and 'Conspiracy...' weren't bad, just not as good as they could have been. Anyway, I've heard news on the new Offspring album, but hadn't heard it would be their last... Where did you read that?
Oh, and Offspring are certainly not the oldest punk band... Bad Religion are still going and they started before Offspring and the Damned are still going (on Dexter Hollands Nitro label infact), and they were one of the first wave punk bands! And greatest is a matter of opinion...
Yes oldest punk band
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Mouldy Cheese wrote:
> Ixnay On The Hombre is probably the best alb.
It is indeed!
> Ixnay On The Hombre is probably the best alb.
It is indeed!
Ixnay On The Hombre is probably the best alb.
Damn. I love the Offspring, and I guess I won't ever see them at thier best.
Damn. I love the Offspring, and I guess I won't ever see them at thier best.
G®åpô²ºº² wrote:
> Your a knob, "oldest punk band ever", i think not. Ever
> heard of The Clash back in the 70's?! Sure they are a lot older than
> The Offspring. The Sex Pistols are another. Your young stupid mind
> can only think back 4 years and dont go making sweeping remarks like
> the offspring are the greatest ever, they are good but finished a few
> years ago with the appauling Conspiracy of One albumn.
Yes, but the Offspring have been recording for years and are getting on a bit- I think they're all nearing 40. And unlike 'old' punk bands they're all still alive. And anyway,this coming album might not be their last- They'll probably release a greatest hits compilation in a few years.
> Your a knob, "oldest punk band ever", i think not. Ever
> heard of The Clash back in the 70's?! Sure they are a lot older than
> The Offspring. The Sex Pistols are another. Your young stupid mind
> can only think back 4 years and dont go making sweeping remarks like
> the offspring are the greatest ever, they are good but finished a few
> years ago with the appauling Conspiracy of One albumn.
Yes, but the Offspring have been recording for years and are getting on a bit- I think they're all nearing 40. And unlike 'old' punk bands they're all still alive. And anyway,this coming album might not be their last- They'll probably release a greatest hits compilation in a few years.
Your a knob, "oldest punk band ever", i think not. Ever heard of The Clash back in the 70's?! Sure they are a lot older than The Offspring. The Sex Pistols are another. Your young stupid mind can only think back 4 years and dont go making sweeping remarks like the offspring are the greatest ever, they are good but finished a few years ago with the appauling Conspiracy of One albumn.
Which is the best Offspring album?
I've still got to get their two first ones...which I'll get round to eventually :)
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