Agent Orange

About

Formed in Placentia, California in 1979, Agent Orange is an American punk rock band that pioneered the fusion of punk rock and surf music. The band operates as a power trio and was founded by frontman and guitarist Mike Palm, who serves as the sole constant member throughout the group's history. The original lineup of Palm, James Levesque on bass, and Scott Miller on drums recorded the band's first two albums, Living in Darkness released in 1981 and This Is the Voice from 1986, along with various singles and EPs. Their third album, Virtually Indestructible, came out in 1996 with Sam Bolle handling bass duties and Charlie Quintana on drums. Since the release of Virtually Indestructible, the band has not produced any new material. As of 2019, Agent Orange's active lineup consists of Mike Palm on guitar and vocals, Perry Giordano on bass, and Sandy Hanson on drums.