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Circle Jerks emerged from the punk underbelly of LA’s South Bay in 1979. First conceptualized at “The Church” of Hermosa Beach, the once infamous hangout of scene forefathers Black Flag, Descendents, Redd Kross, and The Last, the band quickly became the innovators of a movement simply referred to today as HARDCORE PUNK ROCK. After serving as a co-founder and lead vocalist of Black Flag during the recording of its essential Nervous Breakdown EP, Keith Morris joined forces with former Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson to form what would become Circle Jerks, a reference uncovered from artist Raymond Pettibon’s slang dictionary. Having written material for their former bands respectively, Morris and Hetson, along with bassist Roger Rogerson and jazz drummer Lucky Lehrer, fine-tuned previously unfinished material to conceive the troupe’s now-renowned sound - thoughtfully steadfast, yet relentless and ferocious in nature. Unlike much of the unapologetic hardcore that seeped through the cracks of American suburbia, the music of the Circle Jerks was dynamic, deliberate, and most importantly, a force to be reckoned with. Bringing together a potent, articulate rhythm section with earnest yet oftentimes derisive lyrics and themes, the band was thereafter heralded as a leader of the pack, but with no real plan in sight. The social climate of Los Angeles in the early eighties was marked by unsettled fluidity, with the expansion of hardcore punk that infiltrated the public eye. The “pogo” of a former generation became the “slam dance” of another - a moniker consecrated in the iconic Circle Jerks “Skanking Kid” logo designed by graphic designer Shawn Kerri. Songs got shorter, shows wilder, and the police - led by embattled police chief Daryl Gates - shut it all down. This earmark of punk lineage was epitomized in the groundbreaking documentary by Penelope Spheeris, The Decline of Western Civilization, in which Circle Jerks most notably performed to a pit of chaos. Today, the film is recognized and preserved by the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” In October 1980, Circle Jerks released their debut studio album Group Sex on Los Angeles label Frontier Records. Clocking in at fourteen songs in just sixteen minutes, the record remains a milestone of the punk genre and equally as symbolic nearly forty years later. Plowing forward with a relentless, tooth-cutting work ethic and a rousing stage presence, the band would soon find itself headlining shows at LA’s 5,000-capacity Olympic Auditorium and emblazoned in cult video classics like Repo Man, New Wave Theatre, and The Slog Movie. Over the decades, Circle Jerks would release six studio albums, including the acclaimed Wild in the Streets (1982), Golden Shower of Hits (1983), Wonderful (1985), and IV (1987), where they would become a major headliner during the alternative music explosion of Generation X. Morris and Hetson remain the only consistent members since the band’s creation, withstanding several lineup changes, including Flea and Chuck Biscuits. Bassist Zander Schloss (The Weirdos, Joe Strummer) has been a member since the 1980’s. During hiatuses, Morris fronted bands like OFF! and FLAG, while Hetson played guitar in Bad Religion. The long list of those influenced by the legacy of the Circle Jerks ranges from Butthole Surfers to Red Hot Chili Peppers - with notable fans being Dogtown skateboarders, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, Elton John, Johnny Depp, Guns N’ Roses, and Philip K. Dick. Decades later, their music continues to make an imprint on generations of diverse music fans and those who challenge the status quo. In celebration of the band’s 40th anniversary and the commemorative reissue of their celebrated landmark record Group Sex, Circle Jerks return to the stage for the first time in over a decade.
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Jobe Ford, Keith "ADOLPH" Clark, Roger RogersonDowding, Jay Bentley, Zander "SNAKE" Schloss, Michael "FLEA" Balzary, Doug Carrion, Tim Gallego, Chuck "BISCUITS" Montgomery, Charlie "CHALO" Quintana, Keith Morris, Kevin Fitzgerald, Mark "EARL LIBERTY" Vidal, Ted "PITTLES" Pittman, Greg Hetson, John Ingrham, Todd Youth, Chris Poland, Aaron Glasscock, Keith "LUCKY" Lehrer, Dix Denny
Show was great! Keith has as much energy as he did in the 80’s! Axes tickets was a major disappointment. Could not download my ticket and kept asking me to try later. I do not plan to do business with them again. Spoke to others at the show with same issue.
Boulder Theater Boulder, COThe Circle Jerks were really good. Especially Keith (66) for his age. Although his voice started giving out during "Junk Mail," it was a good powerful show. I am not a big fan of Fiddlers Green. The prices are/were outrageous and it just seems like a weird place for a concert.
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre Greenwood Village, COCircle Jerks & Negative Approach were awesome! Unfortunately, the venue change was in Pontiac and 7 Seconds drummer and the Circle Jerks sound guy caught covid, so they were in quarantine. All things considered, it was a lot of fun and I'm glad that I could see them!
The Crofoot Ballroom Pontiac, MIGreat show! All three bands were solid and Keith was totally....Keith! The crowd was really great and it was cool to see such a broad age range, from really (really) young to not at all young. I wish more shows of this caliber would come around more often!
Arcata Theatre Lounge Arcata, CAAwesome show! I had never heard Negative Approach, but loved them and am excited to get to know them more. The Adolescents were great and the Circle Jerks show was fantastic - I had not seen them since 1985. One of my favorite concerts. Great venue too.
Ace Of Spades Sacramento, CAYes, Circle Jerks is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming Circle Jerks concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Circle Jerks tour is scheduled for 20 dates across 16 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
Circle Jerks is scheduled to play 20 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
Circle Jerks's tour starts Mar 31, 2026 and ends on May 24, 2026. They will play 16 cities; their most recent concert was held in Allentown at Archer Music Hall and their next upcoming concert will be in Ventura at The Majestic Ventura Theater.
As part of the Circle Jerks tour, Circle Jerks is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
