No Use for a Name

Formed: 1987 in Sunnyvale, CA
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Styles: Punk Revival, Skatepunk, Punk-Pop
Group Members: Matt Riddle, Tony Sly, Steve Papoutsis, Rory Koff, Robin Pfefer, Chris Shiflett, Chris Dodge
Biography: Hardcore punks No Use for a Name formed in Sunnyvale, CA, in 1987, originally comprising singer/guitarist Tony Sly, guitarist Chris Dodge, bassist Steve Papoutsis, and drummer Rory Koff. Making their recorded debut later that year with "Turn It Around" -- their contribution to a double 7" released by ...Read full biography
Keep Them Confused
Released: 2005
Label: FAT WRECK CHORDS
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Tony Sly writes concise lyrics and simple singsong melodies. He always has. But there's real skill in that simplicity, because No Use for a Name's vitality never seems to flag. Keep Them Confused is the ...Read full review
The Daily Grind
Released: 1994
Label: FAT WRECK CHORDS
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No Use for a Name made the jump to Fat Wreck Chords and arguably arrived with The Daily Grind in 1993. The Bad Religion comparisons are inevitable, but that wasn't exactly a safe route to commercial success ...Read full review
More No Use For A Name albums: Main Albums (13), Compilations (2), Singles & EPs (1)
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