Toured nationally and created loyal following

Adrenalin O.D. toured nationally and created a loyal following via their live shows (described by some as an experience somewhere between Minor Threat and Don Rickles .) The band’s quick wit and on-stage banter was at times as much of an improv stand-up comedy act as a hardcore punk band, and fans coined the term “funny-punk” to describe their performances. Tracks that exhibit the band’s quirky sense of humor include a punk rock cover of Henry Mancini ‘s “Baby Elephant Walk”, a surf rock version of ” Hava Nagila ” entitled “Surfin’ Jew”, and a track entitled “Masterpiece” which is a punk reworking of Jean-Joseph Mouret ‘s Fanfare-Rondeau from Symphonies and Fanfares for the King’s Supper (which the band knew only as the theme from the PBS TV series Masterpiece Theatre ). In response to the question, “Favorite Monster?”, asked in a 1984 interview with Flesh and Bones magazine, Richard answered “Dave Scott;” Steeples answered “Paul Richard’s Mom;” Wingate answered “Godzilla;” and Scott answered “Linda Blair (Excorcist).”