Circle Jerks emerged from the underground punk scene in South Bay, Los Angeles, in 1979.
Having co-founded and sung lead vocals for Black Flag during the recording of the EP *Nervous Breakdown*, Keith Morris joined forces with former Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson to form what would become Circle Jerks.
Unlike much of the uncompromising hardcore seeping through the cracks of suburban America, Circle Jerks’ music was carefully grounded, yet relentless and ferocious in nature.
Combining a powerful and articulate rhythm section with heartfelt, if often biting, lyrics and themes, the band has since been recognized as an undisputed leader of the movement and a force to be reckoned with.
Bassist Zander Schloss has been a member since the 1980s, and drummer Joey Castillo completes the lineup as its most recent addition.