The Offspring emerged in 1984 from Garden Grove, California, as a punk rock band which became famous for their energetic anthems while representing the rebellious spirit of the 1990s. The band started when vocalist and guitarist Dexter Holland and bassist Greg K. joined forces before guitarist Noodles and drummer Ron Welty completed the lineup. The band achieved mainstream success through their fast-paced punk music which included catchy hooks.

The band achieved their first major success with Smash (1994) which became a worldwide bestseller with more than 11 million copies sold and included popular tracks “Come Out and Play,” “Self Esteem” and “Gotta Get Away.” The record stands as one of the most successful independent albums throughout music history.