BAND HQ // [RCD]FORMED 1991 • Berkeley / East Bay, CA • Street Punk & Oi!

RANCID

Keep the spirit of 924 Gilman alive: volunteer collective ethics, street level storytelling, fierce dual vocals, and lightning bass solos that honor our working-class roots.

Forged out of Operation Ivy and 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley, CA by Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman. Following the breakup of Operation Ivy, Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman joined forces with Brett Reed and later Lars Frederiksen, releasing seminal 7-inches on Lookout! before crafting masterpieces like '...And Out Come the Wolves' while steadfastly maintaining DIY independence.

7" VINYL, LP & TAPE DISCOGRAPHY:

RANCID (DEBUT 7" EP)7" EP (1992)

LOOKOUT-58

LET'S GO12" / Double 10" LP (1994)

EPI-86434

...AND OUT COME THE WOLVES12" LP (1995)

EPI-86444

HISTORICAL BAND LINEAGE ARCHIVE

RANCID MEMBER ROLL CALL

EST. 1991 // Berkeley / East Bay, CA

FOUNDERS & ARCHITECTS5

★ Tim Armstrong (Founding Lead Vocals & Guitar — 1991–Present)★ Matt Freeman (Founding Bass Virtuoso & Vocals — 1991–Present)★ Brett Reed (Founding Drums — 1991–2006)★ Jesse Michaels (Operation Ivy Predecessor Lineage — Vocals 1987–1989)★ Dave Mello (Operation Ivy Predecessor Lineage — Drums 1987–1989)

ACTIVE, CLASSIC ERA & TOURING LINEUP3 MUSICIANS

• Lars Frederiksen (Active Lead Guitar & Vocals — Joined 1993)• Branden Steineckert (Active Drums — Joined 2006)• Kevin Bivona (Touring Hammond Organ, Keys & Rhythm Guitar)

RANCID LINEUP — INDIVIDUAL MUSICIAN DOSSIERS (3)

TIM ARMSTRONGRancid & Operation Ivy Vocalist / Guitarist & Hellcat Founder

Co-founder of Operation Ivy, Rancid, The Transplants, and Hellcat Records. Renowned for his distinct vocal rasp, street-level poetry, and unwavering dedication to the East Bay punk and ska community centered around 924 Gilman Street.

RIG: 1971 Gretsch G5191 Black Falcon Hollowbody

AMP: Marshall JCM800 2203 + 1960A 4x12 Cab

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MATT FREEMANRancid & Operation Ivy Bass Virtuoso

The undisputed maestro of punk rock bass, famed for his jaw-dropping solo on 'Maxwell Murder' and blistering walking lines across Operation Ivy and Rancid catalogs. His machine-gun downpicking and growling tone redefined the four-string instrument.

RIG: 1977 Fender Precision Bass (Black/Maple)

AMP: Gallien-Krueger 800RB + Fender Super Bassman 300W

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LARS FREDERIKSENGuitar & Vocals // Street Punk & Oi! Torchbearer

A true street punk disciple, having toured with UK Subs in England before joining Rancid in 1993, later forming Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards and The Old Firm Casuals. Passionate curator of working-class Oi! and street punk 7-inches.

RIG: Gibson Les Paul Custom w/ EMG Humbuckers

AMP: Marshall JCM800 Dual Full Stack

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LIVE PIT REELS & CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS

RANCID VIDEO VAULT (3)

RANCID PIT REELS (01 / 03)Street Punk & Oi! • 1995📍 Berkeley, CA

924 GILMAN STREET BERKELEY // 'MAXWELL MURDER' BASS SOLO & CIRCLE PIT

CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO924 Gilman St Live Reel (VHS Soundboard Capture)

188 BPM01:42 PIT REEL

🎸 [RANCID]★ MATT FREEMAN• Berkeley, CA

924 GILMAN STREET BERKELEY // 'MAXWELL MURDER' BASS SOLO & CIRCLE PIT

Iconic floor-cam capture of Matt Freeman executing his blistering 16th-note bass solo on 'Maxwell Murder' while the Gilman circle pit kicks into overdrive.

Track: Maxwell MurderTrack: Roots RadicalsGear: 1977 Fender Precision BassGallien-Krueger 800RB

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RANCID REELS (3)

16:9 HD PIT VIDEO

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