Bronx

The Bronx's swaggering interpretation of hardcore punk found them a quick audience in Los Angeles, where guitarist Joby J. Ford, bassist James Tweedy, vocalist Matt Caughthran, and drummer Jorma Vik founded the band in 2002. Known for a blistering live show, the quintet attracted attention from major labels after only a handful of performances. An offer from Island/Def Jam materialized after the group's 12th gig, but they decided to issue several recordings on their own label, White Drugs, before partnering with a major. Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke helped the B...