Good Riddance
Founded: 1986
Location: United States
Good Riddance (sometimes abbreviated GR) is an American punk rock band from Santa Cruz, California. They released seven full-length studio albums on Fat Wreck Chords, then disbanded after releasing a live recording of their farewell concert in 2007. They reformed in 2012 and released an eighth studio album, Peace in Our Time, in 2015. The band released Thoughts and Prayers, their ninth full length album, on July 19, 2019. Led by vocalist Russ Rankin, the band's longtime lineup includes guitarist Luke Pabich, bassist Chuck Platt, and drummer Sean "SC" Sellers. Their sound is influenced by the hardcore punk scene and the band was known for their combination of fast punk with catchy melodies. Lyrical themes vary from political protests and critical analyses of American society to personal struggles and alienation.
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Live Review: Good Riddance, New Trends, Beerwolf
"Good Riddance are the most under-appreciated band of the entire So-Cal punk movement."
Good Riddance To Tour Australia This Year
Tickets go on sale this week.
Live Review: Good Riddance, Versus The World
"That's either impressive or kind of scary," Rankin laughed.
Good Riddance Local Supports Announced
Versus The World and Hope Street join the bill
The Situation With Climate Change Is "Dire"
"I believe that more people ought to think the same and have to think the same for the amount of change to occur in time to prevent a catastrophe.”
Good Riddance Announce First Aus Tour In Over A Decade
Punk outfit to head Down Under
Album Review: Good Riddance - Peace In Our Times
"They’ve come roaring back with yet another superb LP"
Album Review: Good Riddance - 'Peace In Our Time'
Authentic punk from authentic punks.
Good Perspectives
"I think that music changes, I think it’s inevitable that styles change and people’s tastes change, and I think that our band never really changed along with it."
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