The Offspring
California punk rock with 10 million copies sold
Formation and Early Years
The Offspring was formed in Garden Grove, California, in 1984 by Dexter Holland (vocals, guitar) and Noodles (guitar). The band emerged from the California hardcore punk scene alongside groups such as Bad Religion and Social Distortion.
Smash and Independent Success
Smash (1994), released on the independent label Epitaph Records, sold more than 16 million copies, becoming the best-selling independent album in history at the time. The singles “Come Out and Play” and “Self Esteem” dominated radio airwaves.
Americana (1998) and the hit single “Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)” confirmed the band’s worldwide success.
Dexter Holland is also a licensed pilot and holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Southern California. He has published peer-reviewed scientific papers on HIV, making him one of the few punk rock musicians with a doctoral degree.
Legacy
The Offspring has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and played a major role in popularizing punk rock during the 1990s, alongside bands such as Green Day.
Iconic Guitars
Noodles is closely associated with his Ibanez signature models and various Gibson Flying V guitars. Dexter Holland plays Ibanez RG electric guitars as well as acoustic guitars.
