NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Derek O'Brien

Derek O'Brien (born January 11, 1963) is a drummer and producer who has been involved with many bands and projects throughout his career. He is arguably most famous for having been the first consistent drummer for Social Distortion from 1981-1984. He left Social Distortion on New Year's Eve 1984 along with friend and Social Distortion bassist Brent Liles. Liles and O'Brien would again be bandmates in the early 90's with Agent Orange. Presently, he is the drummer for The Adolescents. Some other bands/projects that O'Brien has been involved in over the course of his career include Punk Rock Karaoke, Extra Fancy, The Foes, and DI. He attended UCLA for a degree in recording engineering. For the comic book character, see Drummer (comics). ... Social Distortion (sometimes referred to simply as Social D) is a seminal punk rock band formed in 1978 in Orange County, California. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the year. ... This article is about the year. ... Deon Rexroat of Anberlin. ... Brent Liles (born September 7, 1963) was the bassist for Social Distortion from 1981-1984 and later was the bassist for Agent Orange (band). ... Agent Orange is a punk band from Placentia, California. ... The Adolescents are a punk music group formed in 1980 in Fullerton, California. ... DI has several meanings: Destination Imagination, an international childrens problem-solving competition Diabetes insipidus, a disease Digitally Imported, the Internet radio station Direct Injection, see fuel injection Drill instructor the IATA code for dba See also the word/name Di. ...

He also appeared in Another State Of Mind in 1983. Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ...

Categories: 1963 births | Living people | Social Distortion members | Drummer stubs D.I. is a Southern California punk band featuring ex-Adolescents and Social Distortion drummer Casey Royer on vocals. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Richard Agnew, (born on December 9, 1958) more commonly known as Rikk Agnew, is an American guitarist who has played in some of the most influential bands of the Orange County hardcore punk scene, as well as the influential deathrock band Christian Death. ... A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... // Extended play (EP) is the name typically given to vinyl records or CDs which contain more than one single but are too short to qualify as albums. ... Team Goon is D.I.s first EP coupled with bonus songs, which was released in 1984. ... Ancient Artifacts is D.I.s first full-length studio album, which was released in 1985. ... Horse Bites Dog Cries is D.I.s second full-length studio album, which was released in 1985. ... What Good Is Grief to a God? is D.I.s third full-length studio album, which was released in 1988. ... Tragedy Again is D.I.s fourth full-length studio album, which was released in 1989. ... State of Shock is D.I.s fifth full-length studio album, which was released in 1994. ... On the Western Front is the confirmed title for D.I.s eighth proper studio album, which is due for release on August 7, 2007[1], according to a message posted on MySpace by guitarist Chckn[2]. It will be first official album to be released under the D.I... // Many successful recording artists release at least one live album at some point during their career. ... A compilation album is an album (music or spoken-word) featuring tracks from one or multiple recording artists, often culled from a variety of sources (such as studio albums, live albums, singles, demos and outtakes. ... The Adolescents are a punk music group formed in 1980 in Fullerton, California. ... Social Distortion (sometimes referred to simply as Social D) is a seminal punk rock band formed in 1978 in Orange County, California. ... Social Distortion (sometimes referred to simply as Social D) is a seminal punk rock band formed in 1978 in Orange County, California. ... Mike Ness (born Michael James Ness) (born April 3, 1962) is a guitarist, vocalist, and chief song writer for the punk rock band Social Distortion. ... Jonny Wickersham, AKA Jonny 2 Bags, (born May 26, 1968) is the former guitarist for The Cadillac Tramps, as well as Youth Brigade and US Bombs. ... Brent Harding is recent bass player of the famous California punk group Social Distortion. ... Charlie Quintana (a. ... Dennis Danell (June 24, 1961-- February 29, 2000) was the guitarist for the punk rock band Social Distortion. ... Brent Liles (born September 7, 1963) was the bassist for Social Distortion from 1981-1984 and later was the bassist for Agent Orange (band). ... John Maurer (born July 14, 1964) played bass guitar for Social Distortion from 1984 to 2004. ... Christopher Reece (sometimes known as Chris Reece) (born July 28, 1959) is an American musician. ... The Classic Danzig lineup, circa 1988, left to right: John, Chuck, Glenn, and Eerie Chuck Biscuits (real name Charles Montgomery) (born April 17, 1965) was a drummer for Victorian Pork, D.O.A., Pointed Sticks, The Subhumans (of Canada), Randy Rampage, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Descendents, Brown Sound, Red Hot... For 29 years, Social Distortion have had constant member changes. ... Complete discography for the American punk rock band, Social Distortion. ... Mommys Little Monster is the first album released by Social Distortion on three different labels. ... Prison Bound is an album released by Social Distortion. ... Social Distortion is an album released by the band of the same name. ... Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell is an album released by Social Distortion. ... White Light, White Heat, White Trash is the fifth album by Social Distortion. ... Sex, Love and Rock n Roll is the first album in 8-years since White Light, White Heat, White Trash in 1996 by Social Distortion. ... Social Distortions seventh studio album was originally scheduled to be released in 2006 and has been pushed back to 2007. ... Mainliner: Wreckage From the Past is a compilation EP by Social Distortion. ... Live at the Roxy is a live album by the Southern California punk rock group Social Distortion. ... This is the audio version of the live in Orange County DVD. It was recorded on January 19,2003 at the House Of Blues in Los Angeles,CA. In the authors opinion,it has better sound quality than any Social Distortion live stuff,aside from the officially released Live At... Greatest Hits is a compilation album by Social Distortion. ... Another State of Mind is a documentary film. ... Live in Orange County is a DVD that was recorded by Social Distortion at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California in January of 2003. ... Complete discography for the American punk rock band, Social Distortion. ...