NOFX

NOFX (pronounced no-ef-ex) is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California(later relocating to San Francisco). The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up. 

The band rose to popularity with its album Punk in Drublic (1994), which was certified gold, and is now considered a classic punk album by fans and critics alike. NOFX's mainstream success was signified by a growing interest in punk rock during the 1990s, along with fellow California bands Pennywise, Rancid, Bad Religion, Green Day, The Offspring andSublime. Unlike some of their counterparts, NOFX have never been to signed to a major label.

NOFX has released eleven studio albums, fifteen extended plays and a number of seven-inch singles. The group has sold over 6 million records worldwide, making it one of the most successful independent bands of all time. The band also broadcasted its own show on Fuse TV entitled NOFX: Backstage Passport.

Current band members

Fat Mike – lead vocals, bass guitar, keyboards (1983–present)

Eric Melvin – rhythm guitar, accordion, backing vocals (1983–present)

Erik Sandin – drums, percussion (1983–1985, 1986–present)

El Hefe – lead guitar, trumpet, backing vocals (1991–present)

Former band members

Steve Kidwiller – guitar (1989–1991)

Dave Casillas – guitar (1986–1989)

Scott Sellers – drums, percussion (1985–1986)

Scott Aldahl – drums, percussion (1986)

Dave Allen – lead vocals (1986)