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Pennywise
Origin	Hermosa Beach, California, United States
Genre(s)	Punk rock Melodic hardcore Skate punk
Years active	1988—present
Label(s)	Epitaph Records
Associated acts	Con 800 One Hit Wonder
Website	Official Website
Members
Jim Lindberg Fletcher Dragge Randy Bradbury Byron McMackin
Former members
Jason Thirsk (deceased)

For the Stephen King creature, see It (monster).

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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. [1] Pennywise is a hardcore punk album by Pennywise, released on Epitaph Records on October 22, 1991. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Bad Religion is a seminal American punk rock band, formed in Southern California in 1980 by Jay Bentley (bass), Greg Graffin (vocals), Brett Gurewitz (guitars) and Jay Ziskrout (drums). ... Brett Gurewitz (born May 12, 1962) Los Angeles,CA. Also known as Mr. ... A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... // Many successful recording artists release at least one live album at some point during their career. ... // 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. ... Size comparison: A 12 cm Sony DVD+RW and a 19 cm Dixon Ticonderoga pencil. ... The Fuse is the eighth album by Pennywise, released on August 9, 2005. ...

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. James William Lindberg (born July 26, 1965), better known as Jim Lindberg, is the singer-songwriter for the California punk band Pennywise. ... Fletcher Dragge is the lead guitar player of the successful punk rock band Pennywise, which was formed in 1988. ... Hollie Bradbury (born 1964 in Long Beach, California) is the current bass player for the Californian punk band Pennywise. ... Byron McMackin (born December 30, 1969) is part of the successful punk band Pennywise, formed in 1988, in which he plays the drums. ... Jason Matthew Thirsk (December 25, 1967 – July 29, 1996) was the former bass player of the California punk band Pennywise. ...

Biography

Early career (1988-1992)

Pennywise was formed in 1988 in Hermosa Beach, California by singer Jim Lindberg, guitarist Fletcher Dragge, drummer Byron McMackin and bassist Jason Thirsk. To date, this line-up is considered a classic. They released two EPs A Word from the Wise and Wildcard (both 1989). Each of the band members had played in other bands in the Hermosa Beach area and attended the same high school. Hermosa Beach is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... James William Lindberg (born July 26, 1965), better known as Jim Lindberg, is the singer-songwriter for the California punk band Pennywise. ... Fletcher Dragge is the lead guitar player of the successful punk rock band Pennywise, which was formed in 1988. ... Byron McMackin (born December 30, 1969) is part of the successful punk band Pennywise, formed in 1988, in which he plays the drums. ... Jason Matthew Thirsk (December 25, 1967 – July 29, 1996) was the former bass player of the California punk band Pennywise. ... A Word from the Wise is a self-released EP by Pennywise. ... Wildcard is a self-released EP by Pennywise. ...

The group signed to Epitaph Records in 1990 and released their first album Pennywise (1991). The album quickly spread throughout the punk community, earning the band some nation-wide recognition. Lyrics in the album endorsed a positive mental attitude, helping promote progressive ideals for Generation X. Lindberg left the band soon after the debut record. Thirsk took his place on vocals and Randy Bradbury stepped in on bass. The Vandals lead singer Dave Quackenbush took over on vocals for a brief stint in 1992 when Thirsk returned to bass. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Pennywise is a hardcore punk album by Pennywise, released on Epitaph Records on October 22, 1991. ... Generation X is a term used to describe generations in many countries around the world. ... Hollie Bradbury (born 1964 in Long Beach, California) is the current bass player for the Californian punk band Pennywise. ... The Vandals are an American punk rock band formed in 1980 in Huntington Beach, California and currently recording for Kung Fu Records. ...

Increasing popularity and aftermath of Thirsk's death (1993-2003)

Lindberg got married and returned to the group in 1992 in time for their second album Unknown Road (1993), an underground hit that established the band as a force in punk music. By 1995, punk bands The Offspring, Green Day, the Cast Outs and Rancid hit the mainstream and Pennywise refused invitations to join several major labels. About Time (1995) was another indie hit. Unknown Road is the second album by Pennywise, released in 1993. ... For other uses, see Offspring (disambiguation). ... This article is about the band Green Day. ... Rancid is a punk band, formed in 1991 in Albany, California, by Matt Freeman and Tim Armstrong. ... About Time is the third album by Pennywise, released on June 13, 1995. ...

In 1996, Pennywise began recording their fourth album. Thirsk left the band in an attempt to conquer alcoholism. He was successful but relapsed and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest on July 29, 1996. is the 210th day of the year (211th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...

Following Thirsk's death, Bradbury rejoined the band and recorded their next two albums, Full Circle (1997) and Straight Ahead (1999). This was followed by a live album, Live at the Key Club (2000), as well as Land of the Free? (2001) and From the Ashes (2003). Full Circle is the fourth full-length album by the punk band Pennywise. ... Straight Ahead is the fifth album by Pennywise. ... Live @ the Key Club is the only live album released by California punk rock band Pennywise. ... Land Of The Free? is the 6th album by Pennywise released in 2001. ... From the Ashes is the seventh album by the punk rock band Pennywise, released on September 9, 2003. ...

Recent history (2004-present)

Home Movies, the band's only video, was re-released on DVD for the first time in 2004. The video was originally released in 1995 and had been out of print since 1997. Home Movies is the one and only video by Pennywise. ... Size comparison: A 12 cm Sony DVD+RW and a 19 cm Dixon Ticonderoga pencil. ...

The band's eighth album, The Fuse, was released in Europe on June 27 and in North America on August 9, 2005. The band's Australian tour was cancelled leading to breakup rumors, which Lindberg denied. Also that year, digitally-remastered versions of the first four studio albums were released. The Fuse is the eighth album by Pennywise, released on August 9, 2005. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Pennywise recently recorded a cover of Sick of It All's "My Life" for the band's tribute album Our Impact Will Be Felt. Sick Of It All (SOIA) is a New York Hardcore band formed by brothers Lou Koller (vocals) and Pete Koller (guitar), Armand Majidi (drums) and Rich Capriano (bass) in 1984. ... Our Impact Will Be Felt is a tribute album by various artists dedicated to Sick of It All, which is scheduled to be released on January 23, 2007. ...

The band is currently in the studio recording their ninth album, which will be released in early 2008. [2] In a recent interview at the Warped Tour, Fletcher stated that the band has written nearly 60 songs and are currently trying to decide which ones to record for their new album, hinting at whether it would be a double release.

Discography

Studio albums

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EPs

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Compilation / Live albums

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DVDs

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Singles

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Members

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Trivia

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• The band rerecorded the song "Bro Hymn" from their self titled LP as a tribute to fallen friends Carlos Canton, Tim Colvin, and Tom Nichols. It was released on the Full Circle LP as "Bro Hymn Tribute" to serve as a tribute to band mate Jason Thirsk who took his own life. The new version features Thirsk's little brother Justin, drummer for 98 Mute, singing one of the verses, in which he says "Jason, my brother, this one's for you!" At 3:25 of the track he takes over and finishes the drumming. The band plays this song at the end of each show, and encourage everybody in the crowd to come on stage.

• "Bro Hymn" is the official goal song of the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks, and is played after each home goal. [4] When the Ducks won the Stanley Cup, the band played at the celebration as the Ducks took the stage. [5]
• "Bro Hymn" is also the official goal song of the famous German soccer club VfB Stuttgart since the 06/07 season and is played after each home goal.
• "Bro Hymn" is also the official goal song of the Holland soccer club Vitesse
• "Bro Hymn" is also the official goal song of the United Hockey League's Bloomington Prairie Thunder since their inaugural season (06/07), and is played after every home goal.
• A fan of the band, German Cervantes asked his now wife to marry him on stage in San Diego on November 17, 2001

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References

1. ^ ^{a b} Artist Chart History - Pennywise (HTML). Billboard.com. Retrieved on February 16, 2007.

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External links

• The Official Website — Official Website
• The Largest Fansite — Fansite
• Interview With Fletcher (Oct, 2006)
• Live Pictures From Toronto
• Spanish Fansite
• Live concert in Amsterdam- Fabchannel free broadcast
• Pennywise discography from Music City
• All Music Guide entry for Pennywise
• Pennywise at Last.fm
• Pennywise Discography at Discogs
• Interview with Tom Fletcher of Pennywise (2006)