First appearing on the local California scene, these groups quickly spread their music nationally in the United States and then around the world with the support of radio media, music television channels and a powerful and globalized music industry.Īfter Smash's success, Offspring toured the world and recorded many songs, many of which became hits such as Pretty Fly (for a White Guy), Why Don't You Get a Job, The Kids Aren't Alright, Original Prankster, Hammerhead and You're Gonna Go Far Kid, over the next twenty years following their first international successes. Other punk bands of the same period such as Green Day, Rancid and NOFX also participate in this phenomenon.
This international success is part of a post-Nirvana context where punk rock is enjoying a renewed popularity. This album will sell more than eleven million copies worldwide.
The band is internationally renowned with the release of the singles Come Out and Play (Keep'em Separated), Self Esteem and Gotta Get Away, tracks from the Smash album released in 1994. Formed in 1984, the group currently consists of Dexter Holland on vocals and rhythm guitar, Greg K on bass, Noodles on solo guitar, and Pete Parada on drums, replacing their historic drummer Ron Welty. The Offspring, or simply Offspring, is an American punk rock band from Orange County, California.