In 1991, The Offspring teamed up with Wilson again to produce the Baghdad 7" EP. A six-week national tour followed, but Noodles was later stabbed during their Hollywood anti-nuclear benefit. The album was released in limited numbers by the label, only in a 12" vinyl format, and a proper CD release did not surface until 1995. Then in March 1985, the band teamed up with producer Thom Wilson (of Dead Kennedys, Social Distortion and The Vandals fame) to record their first album, titled The Offspring. The Offspring and Ignition (1988–1993)Īfter recording a demo in 1988, The Offspring signed a record deal with a small-time label, Nemesis Records. Lilja quit shortly after the release to pursue a medical career in gynecology, and was replaced by Ron Welty, who was only 16 years old at the time. They released the single on their self-made Black Label record company, which was named after the brand of beer named Black Label. In 1986, the band released their first single the 7" " I'll Be Waiting/Blackball". The band changed their name to "The Offspring" in 1985. Holland taking over on vocals, and James Lilja joining as the drummer. Was eventually forced out of the band, while Benton left. The band used Thompson's friend, Jim Benton, as their drummer. Doug Thompson was added for vocals, and Kevin 'Noodles' Wasserman, the school janitor, was welcomed into the band, allegedly because he was old enough to purchase alcohol for Holland and Kriesel, both of whom were under the legal drinking age. The decision to form a band came outside of a Social Distortion concert when both were refused entry. The band was formed by Dexter Holland and bassist Greg K., who met on their high school cross-country team, under the name "Manic Subsidal".
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