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| For other uses, see vandal (disambiguation).The Vandals are an American punk rock band formed in 1980 in Huntington Beach, California and currently recording for Kung Fu Records.The band's lineup fluctuated significantly over their first nine years, though founding members Steven Ronald "Stevo" Jensen, guitarist Jan Nils Ackermann, and first consistent drummer Joe Escalante remained regular fixtures.The current lineup of Escalante, Dave Quackenbush, Warren Fitzgerald, and Josh Freese has remained intact since 1990 and is generally considered far removed from the band's early 1980s incarnation.Since 2002 Escalante has released all of the band's albums through his Kung Fu Records label, with Fitzgerald generally producing.Move to Kung Fu Records
1.Legal and political controversies
1.The Vandals performing in Tucson, Arizona in 1984, showing original members Stevo and Jan Nils Ackermann.The Vandals formed in 1980 in Huntington Beach, California.The Vandals distinguished themselves in their scene by sticking to humorous subject matter rather than the typical social and political topics addressed by most punk bands of the time.In a humorously ironic move they also played a benefit concert for the Cypress College Young Republicans, an action which prompted derision from the traditionally liberal and anarchic punk community.It would not be the last time the band's actions would draw criticism, although their music generally maintains a neutral political position.First album
Pfauter left the band in 1984 and Brent Turner was brought in to play bass on the recording of their first album, When in Rome Do as the Vandals.Personality clashes between members led to Stevo's departure from the band shortly thereafter.He was replaced by Dave Quackenbush of the band Falling Idols, who would remain the Vandals' vocalist for the rest of their career.The Vandals Play Really Bad Original Country Tunes.Conflict over ownership
Following the release of Slippery When Ill the band went through several lineup changes, as drummer MacKinnon and founding guitarist Ackermann both left the group.Gurewitz has since been quoted as saying that his intent was to release these materials to the band, not to Escalante alone, but Escalante contests this and claims that Gurewitz still owes royalties to the other members of the band.Stevo, Ackermann, Lumary, and TSOL drummer Todd Barnes played a reunion show as the Vandals, even as Escalante asserted his control over the band's name and catalogue.In any case, Escalante maintained legal control over the rights to the Vandals' name and catalogue and continued to perform with Quackenbush under the name, recruiting new members to continue the band.In 2003 several of the original members would initiate legal actions against Escalante claiming that they had never relinquished the rights and that he had concealed and withheld royalties and licensing fees from them.Fitzgerald and Freese join
The departure of Ackermann and MacKinnon left Escalante and Quackenbush searching for a new guitarist and drummer.The Vandals had previously played shows with a band called Doggy Style and had been intrigued by the wacky antics of their guitarist Warren Fitzgerald, and they soon recruited him as their new permanent guitarist.Also around this time Escalante and Quackenbush made many visits to Disneyland, where they witnessed Josh Freese playing electronic drums in the children's cover band Polo on the Tomorrowland stage.They persuaded him to join, solidifying the Vandals lineup of Quackenbush, Fitzgerald, Escalante, and Freese which would remain constant throughout the rest of their career (with occasional substitutes filling in for Freese).In 1990 the new lineup recorded Fear of a Punk Planet, an album which established their presence amongst an emerging new crop of southern California punk rock bands including Pennywise, Rancid, NOFX, the Offspring, and Sublime.From this point on the band would play fewer and fewer of these older songs in their live sets, concentrating instead on newer material.Nitro Records years
By 1995 punk rock had gained nationwide mainstream popularity in the wake of successful albums by the Offspring and Green Day, and the Vandals signed to Offspring singer Dexter Holland's new label Nitro Records.They released the album Live Fast, Diarrhea to positive reception and supported it with tours throughout the United States and Europe, including a spot opening for fellow Orange County rockers No Doubt.The Quickening, a slightly more nihilistic and aggressive album that was supported by a music video for "It's a Fact."The label also released the soundtrack to the movie Glory Daze, which featured music from both the Vandals and Assorted Jellybeans and a theme written by Fitzgerald.Other than "Oi to the World!Vandals' live setlist, except for their annual "Winter Formal" concert at which they generally perform the album in its entirety.In 1998 the band released Hitler Bad, Vandals Good, their most popular album yet which focused more on lighthearted humor with songs such as "My Girlfriend's Dead" and "I've Got an Ape Drape."Slippery When Ill as The Vandals Play Really Bad Original Country Tunes on Kung Fu.Fear of a Punk Planet, later released on DVD.Because of other musical commitments Freese was unavailable to play on the album, so substitute Brooks Wackerman filled in as drummer for the album's recording and some accompanying tours.The Vandals also contributed new songs to the film's soundtrack.Move to Kung Fu Records
By the end of 2000 the Vandals had fulfilled their contractual obligations to Nitro Records, and moved their operations fully to Kung Fu.ROM portion of the album, which used an internet theme in its artwork.They once again performed on the Warped Tour, and would play select dates on subsequent Warped Tours over the next 3 years."Urban Struggle" was used in the film SLC Punk and in an Adidas commercial, while a lyric from "Anarchy Burger (Hold the Government)" was used in the movie XXX.Peace Thru Vandalism and When in Rome Do as the Vandals had also been in print since 1989 through Time Bomb Recordings with the credit "all songs written by Joe Escalante.""Urban Struggle" for the movie Jackass Number Two credited the group as a whole.Legal processes regarding the issue, however, are ongoing.The Vandals performing for US troops in Sadr City, Baghdad, December 2004.In July of 2003 the Vandals filmed a live concert album and DVD at the House of Blues in Anaheim as part of Kung Fu's The Show Must Go Off!In December of 2004 the band traveled to Iraq and played several shows for US troops in the area, with drummer Byron McMackin of Pennywise filling in for Freese.That August the band played a benefit show for the legendary New York rock club CBGB.In April 2006 the Vandals once again returned to the Middle East with McMackin to perform for US troops, this time in Afghanistan.Freese continues to act as a studio drummer for a multitude of recording artists.Escalante continues to own and operate Kung Fu Records and Kung Fu Films, signing bands and making films such as the Show Must Go Off!Barely Legal Radio on Indie 103.FM, where he dispensed entertainment and legal advice to aspiring musicians.Mighty Mighty Bosstones singer Dicky Barrett.In 2007 The Vandals played the first four dates of the Vans Warped Tour.When in Rome Do as the Vandals
National Trust
Only album with vocalist Stevo.Sticky Fingers
First album with vocalist Dave Quackenbush.Original version out of print.Sweatin' to the Oldies: The Vandals Live
Live album and video.Christmas With the Vandals
Kung Fu
Original version out of print.Look What I Almost Stepped In...CD along with When in Rome Do as the Vandals.Kung Fu Records' first release.Longfellow split 7"
Split with Longfellow.The Vandals cover 2 Ramones songs.Contains 8 tracks from that album along with 2 bonus tracks.We Are Not Devo
Centipede
"The Day My Baby Gave Me a Surprise"
Tribute album.Generations I: A Punk Look at Human Rights
Ark 21
"Jilted John"
Originally performed by Jilted John.That Darn Punk Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Kung Fu
"Right on Q," "My Heart Will Go On," "Theme From That Darn Punk"
Soundtrack to movie produced by and starring Joe Escalante."My Heart Will Go On" features Katalina and was originally performed by Celine Dion.Warped Tour 2001 Tour Compilation
SideOneDummy
"S.Kung Fu
"You're Not the Boss of Me (Kick It)" (Shingo's Lounge remix)
Song remixed by Japanese DJ Shingo Asari."Ball and Chain"
Originally performed by Sublime.Punkzilla
Nitro
"Why Are You Alive?"Outtake from Look What I Almost Stepped In...Originally from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.Have a Date"
Live Fast, Diarrhea
Directed by Joe Escalante and Jeff Richardson.Two versions released, one with clips from the movie and one without.That Darn Punk Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Directed by Jeff Richardson.Hitler Bad, Vandals Good
Animated version directed by Luke S.Sweatin' to the Oldies: The Vandals Live
Nitro
Live concert from Orange County, band history and interviews.DVD with band commentary and bonus content.Later labeled as Episode 1 of Kung Fu Films' The Show Must Go Off!The Vandals official FAQ.Hochman, Steve (April 6, 2003), "Credit Theft or Just Bad Blood Between Vandals?"Event occurs at 1:36:45.When in Rome Do as the Vandals.MTV News (April 8, 2003).Club cancels Vandals show due to Iraq visit.The Vandals boycotted in Greece.The Vandals Rock the Troops in Iraq!.The Vandals launch war site.White, Adam (May 19, 2006).Joe, Warren and Dave from the Vandals (interview).This page was last modified 20:57, 19 December 2007.All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.See Copyrights for details.Make
Kung Fu Records your home page!Potato Chip, the latest album from The
Vandals.Hollywood Potato Chip an exceptional album
among a history of exceptional albums.Producer and a filthy couch
on the sidewalk.Vandals decided to make an album for themselves.Of course, it doesn't hurt to
know a few people in the biz either.Perfect Circle, DEVO and of course The
Vandals.AND truly independent punk record
labels in the scene today.This includes numerous Warped Tours in the US
(see them on the main stage in 2004!Francisco Examiner 2
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1,298,908 plays scrobbled on Last.The Vandals are an American punk rock band formed in 1980 in Huntington Beach, California and currently recording for Kung Fu Records.Jensen, guitarist Jan Nils Ackermann, and first consistent drummer Joe Escalante remained regular fixtures.Of the original members only Escalante has remained through all incarnations of the band.Since 2002 Escalante has released all of the band's albums through his Kung Fu Records label, with Fitzgerald generally producing.Add this track to your playlist
I Know, Huh?I've seen live so far...MrDudeOlson, that wasn't Joe Escalante, that sounds like Warren Fitzgerald.Where's Christmas Time For My Penis?Only 2 months till we can whip out the old Oi To The World again.NathanBolstad: No, I put it in to your mouth.If you'd like to add some events for The Vandals then you can do so on this page.Web Site Support
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