D Generation formed in 1991 in New York City, the band turned a blind eye towards the burgeoning Seattle movement, as their look and sound was straight out of NYC circa the early '70s, when trashy glam bands like The New York Dolls ruled the scene, and punk bands such as The Ramones and The Dead Boys were on the horizon. Originally comprised of Jesse Malin (vocals), Richard "The Atomic Elf" Bacchus (guitar), Georgie Seville (guitar), Howie Pyro (bass), and Belvy K (drums), both Seville and K would exit soon after — replaced by Danny Sage and Michael Wildwood, respectively. It was this lineup that would go on to be considered D Generation's 'classic' one. They issued a pair of indie singles, "No Way Out"/"Guitar Mafia," and "Wasted Years"/"Waiting for the Next Big Parade" (produced by Daniel Rey and Andy Shernoff). The band built a strong local following with their live shows. As a result, major labels began to take an interest in the band, resulting in their signing with Chrysalis Records. Their debut, D Generation, followed in 1994, and while it received favorable reviews (some critics even assumed D Generation would inherit the alt-rock throne vacated by Nirvana), it failed to translate into big sales. Feeling that Chrysalis wasn't supporting them properly, the quintet abandoned their contract and moved to Sony Records. Things appeared to be looking up for the band — with former The Cars leader Ric Ocasek serving as producer, D Generation got to work on their sophomore effort, No Lunch, which was released in 1996. Snagging opening tour slots with a few of their punk and glam influences (Social Distortion, The Ramones, and Kiss, the latter of which were in the midst of their sold-out reunion tour), D Generation toured for the better part of the next year. Shortly after, Bacchus left the band, and was replaced by ex-Murphy's Law and Agnostic Front member Todd Youth. After wrapping up a month's worth of European dates opening for Green Day in early 1998, D Generation returned to the studio, for an album that many felt would either make or break the band. Teamed with renowned David Bowie and T. Rex producer Tony Visconti, the resulting album, Through the Darkness, appeared later the same year, and once more, was ignored by the record-buying public. As a result, the group quietly disbanded in April of 1999, after a gig in their hometown. Since their split, D Generation's former members have remained busy with other projects, Malin eventually launched his own solo career, issuing the Ryan Adams produced The Fine Art of Self Destruction, in late 2002. 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Discography

• D Generation (1994).
• No Lunch (1996).
• Through The Darkness (1999).