Rancid is an American punk rock band formed in Berkeley, California, in 1991. Rancid was founded by 80's punk
veterans Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman, who previously played in the highly influential ska punk band
Operation Ivy.
-Wikipedia
Members:
Tim Armstrong - lead vocals, guitar
(1991-present)
Matt Freeman - bass, vocals
(1991-present)
Lars Frederiksen - guitars, vocals
(1993-present)
Branden Steineckert - drums, percussion
(2006-present)
From: Berkeley, California
Genre(s):
Punk rock,
ska punk,
street punk,
hardcore punk
Active From: 1991-present
Associated Acts:
Devil's Brigade,
Downfal,
l Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards,
Operation Ivy,
Social Distortion The Silencers,
The Used,
Transplants,
U.K. Subs
Quotes:
Brett [Gurewitz] gave us our first break and he and the guys from Epitaph supported us and did everything for us that was possible.
Lars Frederiksen
Dealing with the press is a double edged knife. You know, if you believe their euphoria and you get a high, if it pushes you, then a couple of stupid rumors get you down. So the best thing is to ignore it all, because nobody can really take it for a long time.
Lars Frederiksen
You know there are countless rumors and we get accused of not really being punk anymore and all the mags and fanzines have the self-righteous approach, just like they're the ones who invented punk. Big @#$%& deal, we don't give a shit about it. Why should we? To add some unnecessary complication in our lives? Who needs it?
Lars Frederiksen
Tim and I produced the debut album of Union 13 for Epitaph, and I produced the Dropkick Murphy's and Tim the Gadjits for his Hellcat label....
Lars Frederiksen