

On May 25, 1996, just two months before Sublime, On a few tracks, including the original version of the seminal song "Saw Tragic Kingdom and even featured Gwen Stefani (lead singer of No Doubt) Were friendly with No Doubt, and were thanked in the liner notes of This airplay caught theĪttention of Gasoline Alley, a label with ties to MCA, which signed Sublime to record a proper follow-up to 40 Oz. Playlist of Los Angeles radio station KROQ. Sublimeīecame a college radio favorite, and "Date Rape" made its way onto the Which had to be either licensed or removed from official releases. Of their music incorporated unlicensed samples of music and movies, It consisted of a few fullyĭeveloped songs along with Instrumentals, tape dubs and various rantings Religion, Toots and the Maytals, and Bob Marley.

Influences-"The Grateful Dead", KRS-One, "The Descendents", Bad Of "Smoke Two Joints", indicating Sublime's varied

"Date Rape", as well as a selection of covers, including their version to Freedom featured several songs that would go on toīecome fan favorites, including the title track "40 Oz. Initial recordings at live shows-eventually including their firstįull-length album 40 Oz. Substantial following of surfers and skaters. Toured heavily throughout southern California and garnered a Influential today, and their music sees heavy airplay on American Self-titled third album, but Brad died of a heroin overdose shortlyīefore and the band broke up soon after. The band achieved mainstream success with their The band consisted of three members:īradley Nowell (vocals and guitar), Bud Gaugh (drums), and Eric Wilson Mix of Reggae/Ska and dub, Reggae/Ska, punk, progressive rock, acoustic

A more detailed look at the band's stylistic influences reveals a Reggae/Ska/punk/Reggae/Ska band from Long Beach, California, United
