The Vandals
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This page is about the band. For the Germanic tribe that attacked the Roman Empire, see Vandal.
The Vandals are a hardcore punk rock band originally from California. Despite having never signed to a major record label, the Vandals have managed to maintain a dedicated following for over fifteen years as a result of constant touring and the release of several acclaimed albums.
After a few early personnel changes, the Vandals stabilized as Dave Quackenbush (lead singer), Warren Fitzgerald (guitarist), Joe Escalante (bassist) and Josh Freese (drummer) in the 1980s. Most of their recorded music was released on a variety of independent labels (Triple X, Nitro Records, Epitaph Records and Kung Fu Records) - (Kung Fu Records is a label owned by Joe Escalante and Warren Fitzgerald, and run by Joe Escalante). Of particular note are the critically acclaimed albums The Quickening (1996) and Hitler Bad, Vandals Good (1998).
Personnel
As well as part-owning Kung-Fu records, Warren Fitzgerald also plays electric guitar for Tenacious D both in the studio and when they play as a full band. Outside of his music, Fitzgerald finds work as both an artist and a writer.
Joe Escalante runs Kung-Fu records and a small law firm.
Dave Quackenbush owns an alcohol distribution company.
Josh Freese is a professional studio drummer and has worked with bands such as Guns N' Roses, DEVO and The Offspring, he is also the permanent drummer with A Perfect Circle.
Discography
- Peace Thru Vandalism (1983)
- When In Rome Do As The Vandals (1984)
- Slippery When Ill (1989)
- Play Really Bad Original Country Tunes (1990) & (1999 for re-issue)
- Fear Of A Punk Planet (1991)
- Sweatin' To The Oldies: The Vandals Live (1994)
- Live Fast Diarrhea (1995)
- The Quickening (1996)
- Christmas with the Vandals: Oi! To The World (1996) Christmas Album
- Hitler Bad, Vandals Good (1998)
- Look What I Almost Stepped In (2000)
- Internet Dating Superstuds (2002)
- Live At The House Of Blues (2004)
- Hollywood Potato Chip (2004)
The Vandals were a late 1970s punk rock band from South East Essex in England, mainly notable for featuring vocalist Alison Moyet, who later found fame as half of 1980s electro-pop act Yazoo.