NOFX

NOFX: A Punk Rock Powerhouse

Formed in Los Angeles in 1983, NOFX quickly established themselves as a major force in the punk rock scene. The core trio of Fat Mike (bass/vocals), Eric Melvin (guitar), and Erik "Smelly" Sandin (drums) remained the bands backbone for decades, appearing on every release despite Sandins brief departure in 1985. The lineup solidified in 1991 with the addition of El Hefe on lead guitar and trumpet, creating the most iconic NOFX iteration.

Their success paralleled the punk rock resurgence of the 1990s, yet they notably achieved this without ever signing to a major label. Over a career spanning more than four decades, NOFX built a formidable discography: fifteen studio albums, sixteen EPs, and numerous singles. Their breakthrough came with 1994s *Punk in Drublic*, their only album to achieve RIAA gold certification. The bands influence culminated in their fifteenth and final studio album, Double Album, released December 2, 2022. Having sold over eight million records worldwide, NOFX cemented their place as one of the most successful independent bands in history. Their cultural impact extended beyond music; in 2008, they even hosted their own show, NOFX: Backstage Passport, on Fuse. The band concluded their legendary career with a farewell tour in 2024.

Early Years (1983-1987):

The band`s origins trace back to 1983 when Eric Melvin and Fat Mike (then Mike Burkett) formed NO-FX, a name inspired by the Boston hardcore band Negative FX. They were soon joined by Erik "Smelly" Sandin on drums, launching their impactful journey through the annals of punk rock history.