Biography

Formed by longtime vocalist/guitarist Mike Ness.

(February 29, 2000) Longtime guitarist Dennis Danell passed away from brain aneurysm, leaving Mike Ness the only constant member of the band. Current guitarist Jonny "2 Bags" Wickersham would be Danell's replacement.

Past members of the band are: Rikk Agnew (guitar, 1979-1980), Frank Agnew (guitar, 1979-1980), Dennis Danell (bass, 1979-1981/guitar, 1981-2000), Timothy Maag (bass, 1979) Brent Liles (bass, 1981-1984), John Maurer (bass, 1984-2004), Matt Freeman (bass, 2004-2005), Casey Royer (drums, 1979-1981), Derek O'Brein (drums, 1981-1984), Bob Stubbs (drums, 1984), Chris Reece (drums, 1984-1994), Randy Carr (drums, 1994-1995), Deen Castronovo (drums, 1995-1996), Chuck Biscuits (drums, 1996-1999) and Charlie Quintana (drums, 1999-2009).

Longtime bassist John Maurer leaves the band and his replacement is Matt Freeman from Rancid.

The new album, "Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll", is released. This is their first studio recording since 1996's "White Light White Heat White Trash" and it marks their first album without longtime guitarist Dennis Dannell, who passed away in 2000.