The band was formed in 1988 by Jim Lindberg(vocals), Jason Thirsk(bass), Fletcher Dragge(guitar) and Byron McMackin(drums). With their two first albums for Epitaph, "Pennywise" and "Unknown Road", Pennywise promoted a revival in 90īs punk rock/hardcore scene and soon lots of bands followed that open path. Developing a nervous, fast and melodic sound the band get a great respect through underground public and soon through all around the world. Unfortunatelly the band bassist and great friend Jason commited suicide after get drunk in july, 26, 1998. Randy Bradbury was called to play bass in his place. The band still going 'straight ahead' stronger than ever, surely with Jasonīs spirit present in all shows.
- Backstage of Pennywise show in Japan (exclusive for Virtua Band!!!)
Full-Length Discography:
(89): Their first record for Theologian Records, to tell the truth I never heard it!
- MP3: Sorry, no one!
- Pennywise (91): All unprepared ears received it with pleasure! Their Epitaph debut is pure californian hardcore! The song "Bro Hymn" made by Thirsk about some died friends put it up.
- MP3: Open Door - Feel the album power by listening to this song!
- Unknown Road (93): This is for some people the best 90īs hardcore album. Actually it influenced lots of future bands.
- MP3: Dying To Know - Yeah, I love this song!
- About Time (95): Another great album, the first Iīve bought and started to like the band.
- MP3: Searching - I think Iīve listened to it more than 10 times one day...
- Full Circle (97): The first album released after Jasonīs incident. Itīs a real, great tribute to him, the songs still good, hard and melodic. "Bro Hymn" was recorded again now focusing Jason.
- MP3: I guess itīs enough about Pennywise Mp3 isnīt it?
- Straight Ahead (99): The same band energy still coming from this album bringing along all the fury against the world situation.
- MP3: Victim Of Reality - Voices screaming in my head tells me this song kicks ass!
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