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The Offspring is a popular punk / alternative rock band, formed in 1984 in Garden Grove, California by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland and bassist Greg Kriesel under the name "Manic Subsidal", inspired by a Social Distortion concert. In 1985 their school janitor, Noodles, joined on lead guitar with drummer James Lilja. Lilja later left before their first LP to become a gynecologist. Their second drummer, Ron Welty, played with The Offspring from their self titled debut album until the making of Splinter. |
