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The Vandals

Formed in 1980 in Huntington Beach, California, The Vandals are a seminal punk rock band renowned for their fast-paced music, sarcastic, humorous lyrics, and energetic live shows. Defined by members Dave Quackenbush, Warren Fitzgerald, Joe Escalante, and Josh Freese, they helped pioneer pop-punk and remain active today via Kung Fu Records.

Known For

  • Euro-Barge
  • My Girlfriend's Dead
  • It's a Fact
  • People That Are Going To Hell
  • I've Got an Ape Drape

Discography Highlights

  • Shingo Japanese Remix Album 2005
  • Hollywood Potato Chip 2004
  • Internet Dating Superstuds 2002
  • Look What I Almost Stepped In 2000
  • The Vandals Play Really Bad Original Country Tunes 1999

Similar Artists

  • Guttermouth
  • NOFX
  • Descendents
  • Screeching Weasel
  • Lagwagon
  • The Suicide Machines

Soundtrack Appearances

Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip (2026) - 1 song(s)

Movie

  • Urban Struggle

    B.J. enters a rough-riding hangout, leaving Joe sleeping it off in the parked ride outside.