The Offspring "Why Don't You Get A Job?" band THEN and NOW

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The Offspring is an American punk rock band formed in 1984 in Garden Grove, California. Known for their fast-paced rhythms, catchy hooks, and sharp lyrical themes, The Offspring became one of the most influential bands of the 1990s punk revival, alongside Green Day and Rancid.

🔹 Core Members (Classic Lineup):
Dexter Holland (Bryan Holland) – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar

Noodles (Kevin Wasserman) – Lead guitar

Greg K. (Greg Kriesel) – Bass (until 2018)

Ron Welty – Drums (until 2003)

(The band lineup changed over the years, but Holland and Noodles have remained constants.)

🔹 Genres and Style:
Punk Rock

Skate Punk

Alternative Rock

Melodic Hardcore

Their sound is defined by driving guitar riffs, energetic tempos, melodic choruses, and lyrics that mix humor, rebellion, and social commentary.

🔹 Major Albums:
Smash (1994) – Their breakout hit, and the best-selling album released on an independent label (featuring "Self Esteem", "Come Out and Play")

Ixnay on the Hombre (1997)

Americana (1998) – Includes "Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)", "Why Don’t You Get a Job?"

Conspiracy of One (2000)

Splinter (2003)

Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace (2008)

Let the Bad Times Roll (2021)

🔹 Key Characteristics:
High-energy live performances

Satirical and rebellious lyrics

Iconic punk visuals (spiked hair, tattoos, sunglasses)

Huge international fanbase
Band: Greg Kriesel, Dexter Holland, Ron Welty, Kevin Wasserman,
🔹 Fun Facts:
Dexter Holland holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology.

Their 1994 album Smash sold over 11 million copies worldwide.

The band has sold over 40 million records globally.
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