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▸ Artist · 1982–2019

Descendents

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Formed1978OriginUnited StatesGenrehardcore punkLabelEpitaph Records, Fat Wreck Chords, New Alliance RecordsMembersBill Stevenson

Imagine cruising down a sun-soaked California street, the air thick with the energy of youth and rebellion, when the unmistakable sound of hardcore punk bursts through the speakers. That’s the essence of the Descendents, an American band that ignited the scene from their roots in Manhattan Beach. With Bill Stevenson on drums, they evolved from a power pop/surf punk trio into a melodic powerhouse, bringing us classics like “Suburban Home,” “Hope,” and “Silly Girl.” Their knack for blending catchy hooks with raw emotion carved a niche in the hardcore punk realm. With a discography spanning multiple albums and EPs, they’ve left an indelible mark on the genre. So grab that coffee mug, crank up the volume, and let the Descendents remind you of the beauty and chaos of growing up.

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I'm Not a Loser
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1982
Suburban Home
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1982
Clean Sheets
Descendents
1985
Silly Girl
Descendents
1985
Coffee Mug
Descendents
1996
Suffer
Descendents
2019

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