The Idiot Parade - Short Bio:

The Idiot Parade have been playing parties and clubs, including Malone's and the Fireside Lounge, in the Norwalk, Downey, Cerritos, Costa Mesa and Santa Ana areas since March of 1996. But much like the african wildebeast, the band migrates around and has also toured several times in Northern California - in San Jose, Merced, and Bakersfield. The 9.23.96 Berkeley show left eleven people asking for some change on Telegraph, they may still be there to this day.
To date, the band discography contains two cassette only LPs, one 7" vinyl EP, and an hour length video.

Much like most disenchanted youth, this band hails from the pissing grounds of the Greater Los Angeles area. Members are from HB, Cerritos, San Dimas, and "da LBC". Yes, we put a lot of miles on our cars. Musically the band plays aggressive punk rock music influenced by heavy metal, jazz, reggae, and older style rock and roll. Although some of their lyrics are aimed at society, covert oppression, and The Man (i.e. overly aggressive policemen, the overreach of authority ala the California Republican's 1984 attitude - where is your MiniTruth, Pete Wilson?), the band pursues a strictly individualistic sound and attitude (partly 'cause we don't agree on anything), and does not force any political agenda (except what should be forced).
All five of the band members write songs and lyrics.

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