Screeching Weasel is a punk rock band native to Chicago , Illinois . The group was formed in 1986 by Ben Wiesel and John Jughead. Since its inception, Screeching Weasel has disintegrated and reformed many times with numerous changes in composition. Ben Wiesel was the only permanent member, although Jughead was present in every reform of the group until 2009. The group also includes guitarist / bassist Dan Schaefer and drummer Dan Sullivan, who recorded on six studio albums, and Green Day bassist Mike Dörnt, who was a short time member of the group. Screeching Weasel recorded 12 studio albums, sharing time between a number of well-known independent labels such as Lookout! and Fat Wreck Chords. Despite the fact that their albums did not have much commercial success, the group was very popular and is one of the most influential groups in the punk environment.
| Screeching weasel | |
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| Genre | Punk rock Pop punk Hardcore punk |
| Years | 1986 - 1989 1991 - 1994 1996 - 2001 2004 2009 - present |
| A country |  USA |
| Language of songs | English |
| Label | Underdog, Roadkill, Lookout! , Selfless , Fat Wreck Chords , Panic Button , Asian Man |
| Composition | Main cast: Ben Wiesel (Foster) Zach Demon Mike Hanchback Dave Klein Pierre March |
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Group members
Current members
- Ben Weasel - lead vocals , guitar (1986–2001; 2004; 2009 – present)
- Zac Damon - guitar (1997–1998; 2011 – present)
- Dave Klein - bass guitar (2011 – present)
- Pierre Marche - drums , percussion (2011 – present)
- Mike Hunchback - guitar (2011 – present)
Former members
- John Jughead - guitar, backing vocals (1986–2001; 2004)
- Vinnie Bovine - bass guitar (1986–1988)
- Steve Cheese - drums, percussion (1986–1988)
- Aaron Cometbus - drums, percussion (1988) (two shows)
- Warren Fish - bass guitar (1988–1989)
- Brian Vermin - drums, percussion (1988-1990)
- Dan Vapid - bass guitar, guitar, backing vocals (1989–1994; 1996; 2004; 2009–2011)
- Doug Ward - guitar (1989)
- Dave Naked - bass guitar (1991–1992)
- Scott "Gub" Conway - bass guitar (1992)
- Dan Panic - drums, percussion (1991–1996)
- Johnny Personality - bass guitar (1992)
- Mass Giorgini - bass guitar (1994; 1996–2001; 2004)
- Mike Dirnt - bass guitar (1994)
- Dan Lumley - drums, percussion (1996–2001, 2004)
- Phillip Hill - guitar (2000–2001)
- Simon Lamb - guitar (2009–2010)
- Justin Perkins - bass guitar (2009–2011)
- Adam Cargin - drums, percussion (2009–2011)
- Drew Fredrichsen - guitar (2010–2011)
Discography
Studio Albums
- Screeching Weasel (Underdog Records, 1987)
- Boogadaboogadaboogada! (Roadkill Records, 1988)
- My Brain Hurts ( Lookout! Records , 1991)
- Ramones ( Selfless Records , 1992)
- Wiggle (Lookout! Records, 1993)
- Anthem for a New Tomorrow (Lookout! Records, 1993)
- How to Make Enemies and Irritate People (Lookout! Records, 1994)
- Bark Like a Dog ( Fat Wreck Chords , 1996)
- Television City Dream (Fat Wreck Chords, 1998)
- Emo ( Panic Button Records , 1999)
- Teen Punks in Heat (Panic Button Records, 2000)
- First World Manifesto (Fat Wreck Chords, 2011)
EPs
- Screeching Weasel / Moving Targets Split (What Goes On Records, 1988)
- Punkhouse (Limited Potential Records, 1989)
- Pervo Devo (Shred of Dignity Records, 1991)
- Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions (Selfless Records, 1992)
- Happy, Horny, Gay and Sassy (Selfless Records, 1992)
- Screeching Weasel / Pink Lincolns Split (VML Records, 1993)
- Radio Blast (Underdog Records, 1993)
- You Broke My Fucking Heart (Lookout! Records, 1993)
- Screeching Weasel / Born Against (Lookout! Records, 1993)
- Suzanne Is Getting Married (Lookout! Records, 1994)
- Formula 27 ( Vermiform Records , 1996)
- Major Label Debut (Panic Button Records, 1998)
- Jesus Hates You (Panic Button Records, 1999)
- Carnival of Schadenfreude ( Recess Records , 2011)
Compilations and collections
- Kill the Musicians (Lookout! Records, 1995)
- Beat Is on the Brat (Panic Button Records, 1998)
- Thank You Very Little (Panic Button Records, 2000)
- Weasel Mania (Fat Wreck Chords, 2005)