- This article is about the punk music group The Adolescents. For the stage of life, see Adolescence.
| The Adolescents | |
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 The Adolescents at Warped Tour 2007
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Fullerton, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Skate punk Hardcore punk Punk rock |
| Years active | 1980—1981 1986—1989 2001—present |
| Label(s) | Finger Records Frontier Records Posh Boy Records |
| Associated acts | Agent Orange, D.I., Abandoned, Social Distortion, The Detours, Legal Weapon, ADZ, Christian Death, HVY DRT, Flower Leperds, Pinups, Sister Goddamn, The Vandals |
| Website | Official Website |
| Members | |
| Tony Cadena Steve Soto Frank Agnew Derek O'Brien Matt Beld |
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| Former members | |
| Alfie Agnew Rikk Agnew Jeff Beans Dan Colburn John O'Donovan Sandy Hansen Rick Herschbeth Peter Pan Paul Steve Roberts Casey Royer Pat Smear Sparky Frank Angew Jr. Fullerton is a City located in northern Orange County, California, United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Skate punk is a sub-genre of Punk rock which was named because of its popularity among skateboarders, and the fact that many members of skate punk bands Hardcore punk (now usually referred to as simply hardcore) is a subgenre of Punk rock that originated in North America in the late 1970s In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Frontier Records is an Independent record label, started in 1980 in Los Angeles by Lisa Fancher. Posh Boy Records was a Hollywood California based Record label owned by Robbie Fields, a sometime high school substitute teacher who took an interest in Agent Orange is a punk band from Placentia, California. They are a surf-punk band from the 1980s who first gained attention with their song Bloodstains DI (frequently written as xDxIx) is a Southern California punk band featuring ex- Adolescents and Social Distortion drummer Casey The term abandonment has a multitude of uses legal and extra-legal Social Distortion (sometimes referred to simply as Social D) is an American Punk rock band formed in 1978 Legal Weapon was an early Southern California Punk band, initially comprised of singer Kat Arthur guitarist Brian Hansen drummer Charlie Vartanian and bassist Patricia Amiga Disk File aka ADF is a file format used by Amiga computers and Emulators to store images of disks. Christian Death is an American Deathrock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1979 Pinups is an album by Human Drama. A tribute to various artists including Joy Division, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Pink Floyd The Vandals are an American Punk rock band formed in 1980 in Huntington Beach California and currently recording for Kung Fu Records. Anthony Brandenburg (born February 24, 1963) — also known by the stage names Tony Cadena, Tony Montana, Tony Adolescent, and Steve Soto (b August 23rd 1963 is an American Musician. He was once part of California punk band Agent Orange, and joined Born August 1964 Frank joined The Adolescents in 1980 after leaving Social Distortion. Derek James O'Brien (born January 11 1963 in Hartford Connecticut) is a Drummer and producer who has been involved with many bands and Richard Francis Agnew Jr, (born on December 9, 1958) more commonly known as Rikk Agnew, is an American Guitarist who has played Dan Colburn is an Orange County, Californian musician most known as a guitarist for the legendary Southern-California punk band The Adolescents from 1986-1988 Casey Royer (born October 8, 1958) is an American musician who began his career playing drums for punk band Social Distortion in 1979 Pat Smear (born Georg Ruthenberg on August 5, 1959) is a musician who has been a regular member of several well-known bands albeit of different subgenres |
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The Adolescents are a hardcore punk band formed in 1980 in Fullerton, California. Hardcore punk (now usually referred to as simply hardcore) is a subgenre of Punk rock that originated in North America in the late 1970s Fullerton is a City located in northern Orange County, California, United States. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. It is a supergroup band made up by early members of Agent Orange and Social Distortion. Agent Orange is a punk band from Placentia, California. They are a surf-punk band from the 1980s who first gained attention with their song Bloodstains Social Distortion (sometimes referred to simply as Social D) is an American Punk rock band formed in 1978 Along with Bad Religion, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Dead Kennedys, Minor Threat, Social Distortion, and many others, they are often credited as one of the leading bands of the 1980s punk revival. Bad Religion is an American Punk rock band founded in Southern California in 1980 by Jay Bentley (bass Greg Graffin (vocals Brett Black Flag was a Hardcore punk band formed in 1977 in southern California, largely as the brainchild of Greg Ginn: the guitarist The Circle Jerks are a Hardcore punk band formed circa 1979 in Hermosa Beach California. Dead Kennedys was an American Hardcore punk band from San Francisco, California. Minor Threat was an American Hardcore punk band that formed in Washington D Social Distortion (sometimes referred to simply as Social D) is an American Punk rock band formed in 1978
For 27 years after its inception, the Adolescents have had many constant member changes. The band broke up and reformed twice, sometimes with different guitarists, bass players and/or drummers. Their first break up was sometime after the release of their 1981 self-titled debut release, which is often considered an influential punk rock album, when some members of the band were involved in their own projects, including Agent Orange and D.I.. The Adolescents is the first Album by the Orange County Punk rock band of the same title. Agent Orange is a punk band from Placentia, California. They are a surf-punk band from the 1980s who first gained attention with their song Bloodstains DI (frequently written as xDxIx) is a Southern California punk band featuring ex- Adolescents and Social Distortion drummer Casey However, the Adolescents reunited in 1986 and released two more albums (Brats in Battalions in 1987 and Balboa Fun Zone in 1988) before spltting up again in 1989. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Brats in Battalions is the second album by punk band The Adolescents. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The band once again reunited for good in 2001 for a 20th anniversary tour and had continued performing ever since. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. They released one reunion album (O. C. Confidential in 2005) and are currently writing/recording new material for their next album, which is possibly due for release sometime in 2008. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
The band has influenced many of today's later punk groups, including Bad Religion, Face to Face, Good Riddance[1], The Offspring[2], Pennywise[3] and The Vandals. Bad Religion is an American Punk rock band founded in Southern California in 1980 by Jay Bentley (bass Greg Graffin (vocals Brett Face to Face (often typset as face to face) is a Punk rock / Pop punk band from Victorville, California formed in 1991 by frontman Good Riddance (or GR) was a Hardcore punk band from Santa Cruz, California. The Offspring (sometimes referred to simply as Offspring) are a popular and influential American Pennywise is an American Punk rock band that was formed in 1988 and is named after the monster from the critically acclaimed Stephen King novel The Vandals are an American Punk rock band formed in 1980 in Huntington Beach California and currently recording for Kung Fu Records.
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History
The beginning, first album and hiatus
The Adolescents were formed by Steve Soto after leaving Agent Orange in December 1979. Steve Soto (b August 23rd 1963 is an American Musician. He was once part of California punk band Agent Orange, and joined Agent Orange is a punk band from Placentia, California. They are a surf-punk band from the 1980s who first gained attention with their song Bloodstains Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) The original line-up was led by frontman Tony Cadena, with Steve Soto on bass, Frank Agnew on guitar, John O'Donovan on guitar and Peter Pan on drums. Anthony Brandenburg (born February 24, 1963) — also known by the stage names Tony Cadena, Tony Montana, Tony Adolescent, and Steve Soto (b August 23rd 1963 is an American Musician. He was once part of California punk band Agent Orange, and joined Born August 1964 Frank joined The Adolescents in 1980 after leaving Social Distortion. Both O'Donovan and Pan left in June . Later that year, the group released the classic hardcore single "Amoeba" on Posh Boy Records. Posh Boy Records was a Hollywood California based Record label owned by Robbie Fields, a sometime high school substitute teacher who took an interest in The track also appeared on the Rodney on the ROQ compilation, assembled by L. Rodney Bingenheimer (born Rodney Ray Bingenheimer on December 15, 1947) is a famed Hollywood radio DJ on the notable Los Angeles rock A. DJ Rodney Bingenheimer. Rodney Bingenheimer (born Rodney Ray Bingenheimer on December 15, 1947) is a famed Hollywood radio DJ on the notable Los Angeles rock
The Adolescents signed with Frontier Records in January 1981 and recorded their debut album, The Adolescents, the following month. Frontier Records is an Independent record label, started in 1980 in Los Angeles by Lisa Fancher. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 The Adolescents is the first Album by the Orange County Punk rock band of the same title. It quickly became one of the best-selling California hardcore albums, behind the Dead Kennedys' Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables. Dead Kennedys was an American Hardcore punk band from San Francisco, California. Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables is the debut album by the Hardcore punk band Dead Kennedys, released initially on Cherry Red Records in the UK in Despite this success, Rikk Agnew left the band. Richard Francis Agnew Jr, (born on December 9, 1958) more commonly known as Rikk Agnew, is an American Guitarist who has played He was replaced by Pat Smear, formerly of The Germs. Pat Smear (born Georg Ruthenberg on August 5, 1959) is a musician who has been a regular member of several well-known bands albeit of different subgenres The Germs is an influential Punk rock band from Los Angeles formed in the late 1970s This lineup lasted until the end of June, when Smear left (he would later go on to join Nirvana during its final years, and then Foo Fighters, although he would leave that band to go solo again in 1997). Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen Washington. Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995
The Adolescents broke up in August 1981. Cadena formed The Abandoned, Steve Soto and Frank Agnew joined Legal Weapon, Royer formed D.I., and Rikk Agnew joined Christian Death. Legal Weapon was an early Southern California Punk band, initially comprised of singer Kat Arthur guitarist Brian Hansen drummer Charlie Vartanian and bassist Patricia DI (frequently written as xDxIx) is a Southern California punk band featuring ex- Adolescents and Social Distortion drummer Casey Christian Death is an American Deathrock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1979
Rikk Agnew made his solo album in 1983 then joined D.I. with Alfie Agnew, Frank and Rikk's younger brother. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) DI (frequently written as xDxIx) is a Southern California punk band featuring ex- Adolescents and Social Distortion drummer Casey
Reunion and second hiatus
In 1986 The Adolescents reformed with their original line-up and started to work on a new album. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Before recording Casey Royer and Frank Agnew left the band. Royer had wanted to keep D. I. going (until 1995), and Agnew lost interest. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Sandy Hansen took Royer's place on drums and Alfie took Frank's place on guitar. They recorded Brats in Battalions in the late summer. Brats in Battalions is the second album by punk band The Adolescents. The record came out in August 1987 due to the band deciding to produce and release the album themselves with little cash or backing. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar)
At the end of 1986 Alfie went to college and his place was taken by Dan Colburn; by the end of the year Cadena and Colburn left. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Dan Colburn is an Orange County, Californian musician most known as a guitarist for the legendary Southern-California punk band The Adolescents from 1986-1988
In 1988 Rikk Agnew and Steve Soto decided to replace Colburn with Paul Casey and start singing themselves. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Career Casey was born in Cheltenham, but moved to Weybridge at the age of six Casey left after four months and Frank Agnew replaced him on guitar, after touring the band recorded their then-final album Balboa Fun Zone. The Balboa Fun Zone is an arcade and amusement park located on the Balboa Peninsula in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California.
The Adolescents broke up in April 1989. Steve Soto, Sandy Hansen and Frank Agnew started Joyride and Rikk Agnew did a couple of solo albums.
Second reunion and the future of the band
The band regrouped to tour for the 20th anniversary of their self-titled album in 2001 and have continued to perform. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Live guitarists can vary depending on who is available--their summer 2006 tour had Joe Harrison and Matt Beld in place of the Agnews. They released their first reunion album, O. C. Confidential, in 2005 on Finger Records, a label owned and run by Mel Schantz out of Orange County, California. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
In March 2007, bassist Steve Soto confirmed that The Adolescents had begun writing material for their follow-up to O. C. Confidential, which was possibly due for release "by the end of" that year. [4] According to the band's Myspace blog, The Adolescents are now working on the new album and expect to release it in the spring of 2008. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
Previous Members
- Alfie Agnew (Guitar 1987)
- Rikk Agnew (Guitar 1979-89, 2001-03)
- Jeff Beans (Bass 1982)
- Dan Colburn (Guitar 1987-89)
- John O'Donovan (Guitar 1979)
- Sandy Hansen (Drums 1987-89)
- Rick Herschbeth (Guitar 1982)
- Peter Pan (Drums 1979)
- Paul (Guitar 1988-89)
- Steve Roberts (Guitar 1981-82)
- Casey Royer (Drums 1979-87)
- Pat Smear (Guitar 1981)
- Sparky (Vocals 1982?)
- Frank Angew Jr. Richard Francis Agnew Jr, (born on December 9, 1958) more commonly known as Rikk Agnew, is an American Guitarist who has played Dan Colburn is an Orange County, Californian musician most known as a guitarist for the legendary Southern-California punk band The Adolescents from 1986-1988 Casey Royer (born October 8, 1958) is an American musician who began his career playing drums for punk band Social Distortion in 1979 Pat Smear (born Georg Ruthenberg on August 5, 1959) is a musician who has been a regular member of several well-known bands albeit of different subgenres (Guitar 2006-07)
Current members
- Tony Cadena - Vocals (1979-81, 1986-87, 2001-present)
- Steve Soto - Bass (1979-81, 1986-1989, 2001-present), Vocals (1988-89)
- Frank Agnew - Lead Guitar (1980-81, 1986, 1988-89, 2001-present)
- Derek O'Brien - Drums (2001-present)
- Matt Beld - Rhythm Guitar (2006-present)
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 1981 | The Adolescents | Debut release. Anthony Brandenburg (born February 24, 1963) — also known by the stage names Tony Cadena, Tony Montana, Tony Adolescent, and Steve Soto (b August 23rd 1963 is an American Musician. He was once part of California punk band Agent Orange, and joined Born August 1964 Frank joined The Adolescents in 1980 after leaving Social Distortion. Derek James O'Brien (born January 11 1963 in Hartford Connecticut) is a Drummer and producer who has been involved with many bands and The Adolescents is the first Album by the Orange County Punk rock band of the same title. |
| 1987 | Brats in Battalions | The first Adolescents album since their first break up. Brats in Battalions is the second album by punk band The Adolescents. |
| 1988 | Balboa Fun Zone | Final album before breaking up again. |
| 2005 | O. C. Confidential | The first Adolescents album since their second break up. |
| 2008 | Untitled 5th album | The band is currently working on their follow-up to O. C. Confidential. |
Other releases
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 1989 | Live 1981 and 1986 | Live album |
| 1997 | Return to the Black Hole | Live album |
| 2003 | Live at the House of Blues 10/3/03 (The Show Must Go Off!) | Live album; CD/DVD Set |
| 2005 | Complete Demos 1980-1986 | Compilation |
References
- ^ Good Riddance at Allmusic.com (HTML). Return to the Black Hole is a live album by punk band The Adolescents. Allmusic.com. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Retrieved on April 17, 2007. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ The Offspring at Europunk.net (HTML). Europunk. net. Retrieved on April 17, 2007. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Pennywise's Profile at Punkrockers.com (HTML). Punkrockers. com. Retrieved on March 18, 2008. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ Adolescents Begin Writing New Album (HTML). Ultimate-Guitar.com. Ultimate Guitar Archive, also known as Ultimate-Guitarcom or simply UG, is a large Guitarist community Website known for its large amount Retrieved on April 17, 2007. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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