Smash, which contained the band's first major hit ' Come Out and Play', helped to propel punk rock into the mainstream and holds the distinction as one of the best-selling albums released on an independent record label, selling over 11 million copies worldwide.

Īfter achieving a local following with their early releases, including their 1989 self-titled debut album and the vinyl-only EP Baghdad (1991), the Offspring signed with independent label Epitaph Records and released two albums: Ignition (1992) and Smash (1994). They have sold over 40 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling punk rock bands in history. The Offspring is often credited (alongside fellow California punk bands Green Day, NOFX, Bad Religion, Rancid, Pennywise and Blink-182) for reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the 1990s. Other members during the early years of the band's history have been lead vocalist Doug Thompson, drummer Jim Benton and lead guitarist Marcus Parrish.

Kriesel was replaced by Todd Morse of H 2O, who had been the Offspring's touring guitarist since 2009.

Gregory 'Greg K.' Kriesel (one of the Offspring's co-founders) was their bassist until 2018, when he was fired from the band due to business disputes, thus leaving Holland as the sole remaining original member. He was officially replaced two years later by Pertzborn. Welty was replaced by Adam 'Atom' Willard in 2003, who was replaced four years later by Pete Parada, who remained as the drummer for the Offspring until he was fired from the band in 2021 after his doctor recommended against the COVID-19 vaccine. Their longest-serving drummer was Ron Welty, who replaced original drummer James Lilja in 1987 and stayed with the Offspring for 16 years. Over the course of their 39-year career, the Offspring has released ten studio albums and have also experienced a number of lineup changes, most notably with their drummer. Originally formed under the name Manic Subsidal, the band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Bryan 'Dexter' Holland, lead guitarist Kevin 'Noodles' Wasserman, bassist Todd Morse and drummer Brandon Pertzborn. The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Garden Grove, California, formed in 1984.

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