Good Riddance is:
Russ Rankin - Vocals
Luke Pabich - Guitar
Chuck Platt - Bass
Sean Sellers - Drum
Santa Cruz, California’s Good Riddance was formed in 1986 by Russ Rankin as a voice for his political frustrations and protests. However, the band didn’t fully develop their hard sound until the current lineup was set in 1990. In 1993, they released their first 7", "Gidget", on Little Deputy Records.
In 1995, Fat Mike of NOFX discovered the band and signed them to his label, Fat Wreck Chords. The band put out their debut album, "For God And Country", later that year. Extensive touring helped the album become one of Fat’s top sellers. In 1996, Good Riddance released "A Comprehensive Guide To Moderne Rebellion". Playing off of their strong anti-war and straightedge attitudes, Good Riddance culled a large following in the punk community. During the summer of 1996 and most of 1997, Good Riddance toured the U.S. and much of Europe with such headliners as Sick Of It All, No Use For A Name, and punk legends Propaghandi.
By 1998, the band had become one of the most popular punk bands in the world. This position was supported by the release of their third album "Ballads From The Revolution". Seeing the band's music as a way to reach people with his message, Russ packaged the CD with a well-written and eloquent essay. Although certainly not the first band to do such a thing, Good Riddance stepped outside of the new school punk format and harkened back to the days of early protest punk.
In 1999, Good Riddance released "Operation Phoenix". Their fourth release went over big with punk fans everywhere, as did their energetic live show. They continue to tour with various Fat Wreck Chords bands in support of their 2000 release, "The Phenomenon Of Craving". They’re currently wrapping up a main stage performance on the Vans Warped Tour.
1995 - For God And Country
1996 - A Comprehensive Guide To Moderne Rebellion
1998 - Ballads From The Revolution
1999 - Operation Phoenix
2000 - The Phenomenon Of Craving
2001 - Symptoms Of A Leveling Spirit
--- The band’s debut album was accepted with open ears by punks everywhere. It includes "All Fall Down", "Mother Superior", and "Boys And Girls".
--- Once again Good Riddance struck a chord with their fans, as their sophomore album includes the songs "Credit To His Gender", "Sometimes", and "Last Believer".
--- Touring vaulted the band into mainstream status upon the release of this album. It’s got the songs "Fertile Fields", "Years From Now", and "State Control".
--- This album doesn't deviate much from the band’s established pattern of stinging melodic punk and raging socially conscious lyrics, but it's a fine, well-executed take on that formula that ranks with the best of their work. Includes "Shadow Of Defeat", "Heresy, Hypocrisy, and Revenge", and "Yesterday Died… Tomorrow Won’t Be Born".
--- This 6 song EP is a teaser for the band’s upcoming album. Includes the songs "Cages", "Uniontown", and "Undefeated".
--- Another amazing album. The band has lost a bit of its HC edge, but fast, catchy songs like "Fire Engine Red" and "Diffusing the Popular Struggle" make "Symptoms" GR's best album since "Ballads".
In 1998, Bad Taste Records released a 4 way split with Good Riddance, Ill Repute, The Satanic Surfers, and Trigger Happy. The GR songs on the release are "Holding On", "What We Have", and "Lame Duck Arsenal".
In 1993, Good Riddance released their first 7", "Gidget", which includes the songs "Not So Bad" and "Last Believer".
GR’s first Fat release was 1994’s "Decoy" 7", which has "United Cigar", "12 Year Circus", and "Free".
The band has done 7" splits with Reliance, Ill Repute, Ignite, and Ensign.
Buy Good Riddance CDs