NOFX
USA, 1983–now
Los Angeles punk band formed in 1983, led by Fat Mike. Fast, funny and fiercely independent, they became one of the biggest punk bands never to sign to a major, building the DIY skate-punk sound through Fat Mike's Fat Wreck Chords.
MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced NOFX and 3 artists NOFX influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced NOFX?
- Bad Religion — NOFX emerged from the same early-'80s LA scene as Bad Religion, sharing their fast, melodic punk approach.
- Ramones — The Ramones' template of fast, hook-driven punk is the root of NOFX's skate-punk sound.
- Descendents — Foundational, with Bad Religion, to the melodic skate-punk NOFX went on to make.
Which artists did NOFX influence?
- Sum 41 — NOFX's fast, snotty skate-punk is among Sum 41's core early influences, feeding their pop-punk speed and humour.
- Rise Against — NOFX's melodic skate-punk is part of the punk lineage feeding Rise Against — Fat Wreck Chords, NOFX's label, released their early records.
- Bowling for Soup — NOFX's fast, funny skate-punk is among Bowling for Soup's punk roots.