The Offspring are arguably the most successful punk rock band to burst out of Southern California. Blazing out of Orange County in the early 90´s with an insane combination of punk rock angst and catchy riffs, they showed everyone that the masses loved punk rock too with their breakthrough epitaph album Smash. Signing to Columbia might have seemed a sell-out to some, but the Offspring didn't miss a beat - only a few years later, Americana went on to sell over 10 million albums worldwide and kept their hardcore fans. The band has continued to produce hits and pack concerts worldwide. You know every single song whether you own the album or not - BECAUSE EVERY SONG IS A HIT. Their 1994 release Smash remains the highest-selling album of all-time from an independent label.