Rancid

One of the most successful punk bands to ever bash through three chords, Rancid's brazen classicist sound and image drew heavily from the Clash, echoing their left-leaning politics and fascination with ska while adding a bit of hardcore crunch. The group's early albums had an undeniable energy that won them many mohawked fans; with their third record, 1995's ...And Out Come the Wolves, they became a platinum-selling act with mainstream appeal. Instead of jumping to a major label, Rancid stuck with Epitaph and the creative freedom it allowed them. They formed their own offshoot...