In 1996, after the success of Smash , the Offspring left Epitaph and signed with Columbia Records . Epitaph retained its rights to release the next album in Europe, while Columbia had it for all other territories. The band’s attorney Peter Paterno had issued a letter to Epitaph stating that…
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The band began writing and recording their fourth album, Ixnay on the Hombre , in 1996. The album was released on February 4, 1997, which was also Noodles’ 34th birthday. The album was not as successful as Smash , although it did sell four million units and spawned five singles.…
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In 1996, Dando re-formed the Lemonheads with a completely new lineup, including drummer Murph (formerly of Dinosaur Jr. ), bassist Bill Gibson (formerly of the Eastern Dark), and guitarist John Strohm (formerly of the Blake Babies ; Strohm had also played drums with the Lemonheads during their early years). This…
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In 1996, Treble Charger signed with RCA Records in the United States.
Though the album did not approach the success of Dookie , it sold three million copies in the United States. The album earned the band award nominations for Favorite Artist, Favorite Hard Rock Artist, and Favorite Alternative Artist at the 1996 American Music Awards , and the video for “Walking…
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The band contributed to Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks , a 1996 tribute album for Schoolhouse Rock! creator Thomas G. Yohe, which contained remakes of many popular Schoolhouse Rock! songs – the Lemonheads offered their take on “My Hero Zero.” Previously, the band had contributed to a Kiss tribute album, recording Kiss’…
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From 1995 to 1997, the Presidents toured worldwide to support their first two albums. In 1996, MTV aired a previously recorded live concert from Mount Rushmore for Presidents Day . The band was introduced with: “Ladies and gentlemen, the Presidents of the United States”. In addition to relentless touring in…
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That year, the band toured heavily, with several domestic shows on and off the Warped Tour, trips to Canada and Japan, and more Australian dates.
After nonstop touring, the trio began recording their follow-up LP, Dude Ranch , over the period of a month in late 1996 with producer Mark Trombino .
After the release of Subterranean Jungle , Marky was fired from the band due to his alcoholism. He was replaced by Richard Reinhardt, who adopted the name Richie Ramone . Joey Ramone remarked that “[Richie] saved the band as far as I’m concerned. He’s the greatest thing to happen to…
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