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The Adolescents formed in 1979. The band was formed by Steve Soto and myself. I named the band and designed the logos (there are two) before we had played a single show. Frank Agnew soon joined., and was followed by Peter Pan and JOD. This lineup was soon overhauled when Pan broke his arm and RA was brought in to play drums. JOD and RA hated each other, and JODS was tossed out. RA went to guitar and CR became the drummer. This line up lasted long enough to record an album, and lasted approximately 5 months, at which point I threw RA out for failing to show up to a headlining gig with a fucking guitar.

The next lineup recorded an EP. Although RA is on the cover, he did not play on the record. An astute opportunist, he showed up uninvited

In 1986 the Adolescents played a couple of shows and began preparing for the album ¨Brats in Battalions." CR was fired, by me, for failing to show up for a rehearsal with a fucking drum kit. Replaced with Sandy Hansen, a fantastic drummer. DC toured Brats, but didn play a note on the album. Rikk did some, but the guitar work was mostly done by Alfie Agnew.

In 1988 I left to finish school. Steve Soto and RA released the album ¨Balboa Fun Zone" which was a flop, and that was it until 1991. In 1991 I compiled all of my live cassettes and put together Live 1981 & 1986 using tracks with RA and CR only to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the debut album. No other reason. 

At the 20 year point, 2001, CR lasted two shows and was replaced by Derek O'brien. An EP and then ÖC Confidential was recorded and released. RA slept through the recording. Guitar parts were played by Steve Soto and Frank Agnew. RA was fired, for the third and final time. FA, jr. joined as a touring member, lasting about three months. 

This band has had to many members for me to go through all of the personell changes. However, the most significant loss was the death of my friend and partner Steve Soto. At his funeral every member of the rADOLESCENTS told me how they respected Steve. Then two weeks later they showed their respect by stealing his songs and presenting them as their own.

So letś recap 

Statistics

Adolescents as a band have existed since late 1979. That was 40 YEARS AGO!

Adolescents have released 9 studio albums. 

Start with me- 

Tony Reflex 

Number of LP Studio records EIGHT

Wrote 95 SONGS

Number of years in the band- 39, tho a silent member for 40.

All tours except two
Co founded and named ADOLESCENTS

Steve Soto

Number of LP Studio records NINE

wrote 95 SONGS

Number of years in the band 39 

All tours
Co founded ADOLESCENTS

Now, compare to the rADOLESCENTS, 

J - 

Number of LP Studio records- ZERO- . 

Wrote ZERO SONGS

Time in the band 3 months.

Zero tours

D

Number of LP Records- ZERO

Wrote ZERO SONGS

Time in band- 16 months

Two tours

Jr.- 

Number of LP Records- ZERO- 

Wrote- ONE SONG

Time in the band 3 months.

One tour 

C

Number of LP Studio records- ONE- 

Wrote- TWO Songs, one of which was co-written by me and stolen 

Time in band- 16 months

Zero tours

R

Number of Records- TWO

Wrote 16 SONGS, half of which are Balboa Fun Zone. 

Time in band- 6 months up to 1982, about 3 years

3 tours