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    When Brett Gurewitz from Epitaph was interviewed about hiring the Offspring, his exact quote was 'It definitely had what people call the Epitaph sound; high energy, rebellious punk with great melodies and cool economical...' what?The Offspring knowledge

      song structures.

    Which is NOT true about Noodles when he joined the band (originally called Manic Subsidal)in 1985?The Offspring knowledge

      he was 25 years old. he was actually 22, because he joined in the fall and was born in 1963.

    My birthday is February 1. which member has the same birthday as me?The Offspring knowledge

      Ron Welty (drums). 15 years before me, though. also the same birthday as my great grandpa, my friend nick, and Terry Jones from Monty Python. Dexter's birthday is December 29 (20 days after my mom, on the same year.), Noodles' is Feb. 4, and Greg's is Jan. 12.

    What was the release date of Americana?The Offspring knowledge

      November 17, 1998.

    Dexter's wife Kristine Appeared in the video for which song?The Offspring knowledge

      I Choose. She was the front stewardess on the airplane!

    The 5th Album, Americana, was originally supposed to be called what?The Offspring knowledge

      You're Too Fat to Make Porn. The 6th album, Conspiracy of One, was originally rumored to be called 'Top of the Hill'

    Which kind of guitar does Dexter most often use?The Offspring

      Ibanez.

    What brand of drums did Ron use in the Original Prankster video?The Offspring

      Yamaha.

    Which college did Dexter attend?The Offspring

      USC.

    What kind of seniority did Noodles have over Dexter when Dexter was in high school?The Offspring

      He was a janitor. Wouldn't be cool if Noodles was a principal

    What is Dexter Holland's REAL first name?The Offspring

      Bryan.

    What was The Offspring called before "The Offspring"?Offspring

      Manic Subsidal. They didn't have to change their name, but I like "The Offspring" better than "Manic Subsidal"- don't you?

    How many tracks does "Smash" have?Offspring

      14. I own "Smash" and quite enjoy it.

    What year did The Offspring's self-titled album ORIGINALLY get released?Offspring

      1989. Their first album isn't as good as all of their others.

    What is the name of The Offspring's fourth album?Offspring

      Ixnay On The Hombre. "Ixnay On The Hombre" was released in 1997.

    Which Offspring single reached number 1 on the US charts?Offspring

      Pretty Fly(For A White Guy). The "Why Don't You Get A Job" single reached number 2.

    In what year did The Offspring form a band?Offspring

      1984. When they first formed a band, none of them owned or even knew how to play an instrument!

    Which member of "The Offspring" owns a plane?Offspring General Knowledge

      Dexter. Dexter named it "Anarchy Airlines."

    At what age was Noodles when his hair started greying?Offspring General Knowledge

      18. His original hair colour is brown, but now it's whatever Noodles wants it to be!

    How long did it take The Offspring to sell all thousand copies of their first single, "I'll Be Waiting"?Offspring General Knowledge

      2 Years. Their first single was released in 1987 in America.

    Which member of The Offspring dislikes carrots?Offspring General Knowledge

      Dexter. Dexter also wears a size 11 shoe.

    The Offspring played "Defy You" at the Kerrang! Awards in what year?Offspring General Knowledge

      2002. "Defy You" was also featured in the movie "Orange County".

    Dexter wrote the song "Gone Away" because...?Offspring General Knowledge

      His wife died. After his wife died in a car accident, Dexter re-married to Kristine.

    By the end of "Race Against Myself," how is he doing in the race?The Offspring's seventh album, "Splinter"

      He's losing the race. The last time the chorus is sung he says he is "losing the race" against himself instead of just running it.

    Which song starts out with the words "Ballroom scene, but the fire underneath, gonna eat you alive, gonna bring you to your knees"?The Offspring's seventh album, "Splinter"

      Worst Hangover Ever. There has been a rumor for a while that the band is going to make a video for this song.

    What is the song "Spare Me The Details" about?The Offspring's seventh album, "Splinter"

      His girlfriend cheating on him. The album has sold more than 4,000,000 copies worldwide.

    Which song repeats the line "throw me down" a few times near the end of the song?The Offspring's seventh album, "Splinter"

      Lightning Rod. Dexter has a Ph.D in microbiology.

    In the song "Da Hui", he calls himself a "haole with heart". What does the word haole mean?The Offspring's seventh album, "Splinter"

      It is a Hawaiian term that means a white person. A video for "Da Hui" is on the album. To see it just put the CD in your computer.

    Which song starts with the lyrics "On a mission started by my own admission,I will leave you all behind"?The Offspring's seventh album, "Splinter"

      Never Gonna Find Me. This song has been parodied by Unnatural Disaster. The parody is about playing hide and seek.

    Which song repeats the words "we will never lose to you" four times at the end?The Offspring's seventh album, "Splinter"

      Neocon. This song, which clocks in at around a minute, starts off the album.

    At the 1994 Billboard music awards, what was the first song The Offspring performed?The Offspring!

      Bad Habit. Dexter's pinky finger is double jointed.

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