Pennywise
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| Pennywise | |
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| Music genre(s) | Melodic Hardcore Punk |
| Homebase | Hermosa Beach, California |
| Years active | 19 |
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| Notable Records | Full Circle |
| Label(s) | Epitaph Records |
| Website | www.pennywise.com |
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[edit] History
Pennywise is an American punk rock band that was formed in 1988, and is named after the monster It from the Stephen King novel, It.
Since Pennywise's 1991 self-titled debut, the band has released an album every two years on Epitaph Records, a label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. So far, Pennywise have released eight full-length studio albums, one live album, two EPs and one DVD. Their last album, The Fuse, was released in 2005. The band is also currently working on its next album, which is due for release in early 2008.
Pennywise has had their current line-up, consisting of Jim Lindberg (vocals), Fletcher Dragge (guitars), Randy Bradbury (bass) and Byron McMackin (drums), since 1996. The band kept their original line-up until former bassist Jason Thirsk committed suicide in 1996, after which Bradbury joined as his replacement.
[edit] Discography
- A Word From The Wise - 1989 - Theologian Records
- Pennywise - 1991 - Epitaph Records
- Wildcard - 1992 - Theologian Records
- Unknown Road - 1993 - Epitaph Records
- About Time - 1995 - Epitaph Records
- Full Circle - 1997 - Epitaph Records
- Straight Ahead - 1999 - Epitaph Records
- Live @ the Key Club - 2000 - Epitaph Records
- Land of the Free? - 2001 - Epitaph Records
- From The Ashes - 2003 - Epitaph Records
- The Fuse - 2005 - Epitaph Records
[edit] Members
Current Members: Jim Lindberg, Fletcher Dragge, Randy Bradbury, Byron McMackin
Past Members: Jason Matthew Thirsk
