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{{Short description|American punk rock band}}
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| name = Dead Fucking Last
| name = Dead Fucking Last
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| caption = DFL at the Showcase Theater, 1996
| caption = DFL at the Showcase Theater, 1996
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Los Angeles]], California
| origin = [[Los Angeles]], California
| genre = [[Hardcore punk]], [[punk rock]], [[skate punk]]
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| label = {{hlist|[[Grand Royal Records|Grand Royal]]|[[Epitaph Records|Epitaph]]|[[Burger Records|Burger]]|[[SBÄM Records|SBÄM]]|Say-10 |Trust Records}}
| genre = [[Hardcore punk|Hardcore]]<br> [[Punk rock|Punk]] <br>[[Skate punk]]
| years_active = 1991–1997, 2013–present
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| label = [[Grand Royal Records]] <br> [[Epitaph Records]] <br> [[Burger Records]]
| associated_acts =
| years_active = 1991-1997 <br> 2013-present
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| website = {{URL|www.facebook.com/proudtobedfl}}
| associated_acts = [[Minor Threat]], [[Bad Religion]], [[Wasted Youth (American band)|Wasted Youth]], [[Circle Jerks]], [[The Adolescents]], [[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]], [[The Beastie Boys]], [[Descendents (band)|Descendents]], [[Off! (band)|OFF!]]
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| current_members = Crazy Tom<br/>Monty Messex<br/>Jordan Jacques <br/>Patrick Sullivan
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| website = {{URL|www.facebook.com/proudtobedfl}}
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| past_members = [[Ad-Rock|Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz]]<br>[[Mike D|Michael "Mike D" Diamond]]<br>Tony Converse<br>Chris "Wag" Wagner<br>Eugene Gore<br> [[Brian Baker (musician)|Brian Baker]]<br>Josh Lingenfelter <br>Amery "AWOL" Smith<br>Tom Barta<br>Nick "Bigg Nick" Treviṅo<br>Nick Manning<br>Edgar Jaramilo<br>Adam Gardner
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| current_members = Crazy Tom<br/>Monty M.<br/>Adam Gardner <br/>Edgar Jaramillo
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| past_members = [[Ad-Rock|Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz]]<br>[[Mike D|Michael "Mike D" Diamond]]<br>Tony Converse<br>Chris "Wag" Wagner<br>Eugene Gore<br> [[Brian Baker (musician)|Brian Baker]]<br>Josh Lingenfelter <br>[[Amery Smith|Amery "AWOL" Smith]]<br>Tom Barta<br>Nick "Bigg Nick" Treviṅo<br>Nick Manning
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'''Dead Fucking Last''' (also known as '''DFL''') is an American [[hardcore punk]] band that was founded in 1991 in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] by Tom Davis, Monty Messex, [[Ad-Rock|Adam (Ad-Rock) Horovitz]] and Tony Converse.
'''Dead Fucking Last''' (also known as '''DFL''') is an American [[punk rock]] band that was founded in 1991 in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] by Tom Davis, Monty Messex, [[Ad-Rock|Adam (Ad-Rock) Horovitz]] and Tony Converse.


==History==
==History==
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DFL’s first release ''My Crazy Life'' was recorded at the Beastie Boys’ G-Son Studios in [[Atwater Village]] as a series of informal recording sessions in 1992.<ref name="Band you may have slept on:DFL">{{cite web|last1=Sergeant |first1=D |title=Band you may have slept on:DFL |url=http://www.stuffyouwillhate.com/2010/02/bands-u-may-have-slept-on-dfl/ |archive-url=https://archive.is/20140601204925/http://www.stuffyouwillhate.com/2010/02/bands-u-may-have-slept-on-dfl/ |dead-url=yes |archive-date=1 June 2014 |website=Stuff You Will Hate |accessdate=1 June 2014 }}</ref> It was recorded by Beastie Boys producer [[Mario Caldato, Jr|Mario Caldato Jr (Mario C)]] and was released in 1993 on [[Grand Royal Records]] on 7" vinyl and CD. [[Spike Jonze]] shot the photographs for the vinyl release.
DFL’s first release ''My Crazy Life'' was recorded at the Beastie Boys' G-Son Studios in [[Atwater Village]] on April 22, 1993.<ref name="Band you may have slept on:DFL">{{cite web|last1=Sergeant |first1=D |title=Band you may have slept on:DFL |url=http://www.stuffyouwillhate.com/2010/02/bands-u-may-have-slept-on-dfl/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140601204925/http://www.stuffyouwillhate.com/2010/02/bands-u-may-have-slept-on-dfl/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 June 2014 |website=Stuff You Will Hate |accessdate=1 June 2014 }}</ref> It was recorded by Beastie Boys producer [[Mario Caldato, Jr|Mario Caldato Jr (Mario C)]] and was released in 1993 on [[Grand Royal Records]] on 7" vinyl and CD. [[Spike Jonze]] shot the photographs for the vinyl release.


DFL’s bass and drum line-up went through a number of changes between 1993 and 1994. Tony Converse left the band and was replaced on drums by [[Amery Smith|Amery "AWOL" Smith]], of [[Suicidal Tendencies]] and the Beastie Boys. Tony rejoined DFL in 1994. Chris "Wag" Wagner, bass player for [[Mary's Danish]], played with DFL briefly in 1993. As did Eugene Gore, violinist on the Beastie Boys [[Ill Communication]] release. [[Brian Baker (musician)|Brian Baker]] of Minor Threat and Bad Religion, also played bass briefly during this time. In 1994, Tom Barta joined DFL on bass until the band broke up in 1997.
DFL’s bass and drum line-up went through a number of changes between 1993 and 1994. Tony Converse left the band and was replaced on drums by Amery "AWOL" Smith, of [[Suicidal Tendencies]] and the Beastie Boys. Tony rejoined DFL in 1994. Chris "Wag" Wagner, bass player for [[Mary's Danish]], played with DFL briefly in 1993. As did Eugene Gore, violinist on the Beastie Boys ''[[Ill Communication]]'' release. [[Brian Baker (musician)|Brian Baker]] of [[Minor Threat]] and [[Bad Religion]], also played bass briefly during this time. In 1994, Tom Barta joined DFL on bass until the band broke up in 1997.


===Epitaph Records===
===Epitaph Records===
In 1994 DFL signed a recording contract with [[Epitaph Records]].<ref name="Epitaph Records:DFL: Artist Info">{{cite web|title=DFL: Artist Info|url=http://www.epitaph.com/artists/artist/20/Dead_Fucking_Last|website=Epitaph Records|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> In 1995 DFL released their second studio album ''Proud to Be."<ref>http://epitaph.com/artists/dead-fucking-last/release/proud-to-be/</ref>
In 1994 DFL signed a recording contract with [[Epitaph Records]].<ref name="Epitaph Records:DFL: Artist Info">{{cite web|title=DFL: Artist Info|url=http://www.epitaph.com/artists/artist/20/Dead_Fucking_Last|website=Epitaph Records|date=25 March 1997|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> In 1995 DFL released their second studio album ''Proud to Be''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://epitaph.com/artists/dead-fucking-last/release/proud-to-be|title=Dead Fucking Last - Proud To Be|first=Epitaph|last=Records|via=epitaph.com}}</ref>

[[File:Proudtobe 20.png|thumb|right|240x240px]]


''Proud to Be'' was recorded at G-Son Studios and was produced by Adam Horovitz and Mario C. ''Proud to Be'' was released on 7" vinyl as ''Tony’s War''. DFL released one video from ''Proud to Be'' for the song "Home is Where the Heart Is". DFL toured with [[Pennywise (band)|Pennywise]], [[Biohazard (band)|Biohazard]], [[Slayer]], [[7 Seconds (band)|7 Seconds]], [[Sick of It All]] and [[Sublime (band)|Sublime]], among others.<ref name="Sublime Wiki">{{cite web|title=1996 tour dates|url=http://www.sublimewiki.com/index.php?title=1996|website=Sublime Wiki|accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref>
''Proud to Be'' was recorded at G-Son Studios and was produced by Adam Horovitz and Mario C. ''Proud to Be'' was released on 7" vinyl as ''Tony’s War''. DFL released one video from ''Proud to Be'' for the song "Home is Where the Heart Is". DFL toured with [[Pennywise (band)|Pennywise]], [[Biohazard (band)|Biohazard]], [[Slayer]], [[7 Seconds (band)|7 Seconds]], [[Sick of It All]] and [[Sublime (band)|Sublime]], among others.<ref name="Sublime Wiki">{{cite web|title=1996 tour dates|url=http://www.sublimewiki.com/index.php?title=1996|website=Sublime Wiki|accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref>


DFL recorded two songs for a series of compilations: one for ''[[Punk-O-Rama Vol. 2]]'' called "ThoughtControl" and one for ''Generations I – A Punk Look at Human Rights'' called "Health Care for All Americans."<ref name="A Punk Look At Human Rights">{{cite web|title=A Punk Look At Human Rights|url=http://www.discogs.com/Various-Generations-I-A-Punk-Look-At-Human-Rights/release/2025368|website=Discogs.com|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref>
DFL recorded two songs for a series of compilations: one for ''[[Punk-O-Rama Vol. 2]]'' called "ThoughtControl" and one for ''Generations I – A Punk Look at Human Rights'' called "Health Care for All Americans."<ref name="A Punk Look At Human Rights">{{cite web|title=A Punk Look At Human Rights|url=http://www.discogs.com/Various-Generations-I-A-Punk-Look-At-Human-Rights/release/2025368|website=Discogs.com|year=1997 |accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref>


In 1997 DFL released their third full-length studio album, ''Grateful''<ref name="Epitaph Records:DFL: Artist Info" /> The album was recorded and produced by DFL at New Belleview Studios. ''Grateful'' included an instrumental track by [[Girl Skateboards|Girl]] pro-skateboarder Paulo Diaz. ''Grateful'' was released on cassette tape as ''The Tape Show''.<ref name='DFL "Grateful/The Tape Show"' /> ''The Tape Show'' included ''Grateful'' outtakes and alternate tracks, plus fan covers of DFL songs and other ephemera. After ''Grateful’s'' completion, DFL toured [[Brazil]] and [[Argentina]]. In April 1997 DFL broke up.
In 1997 DFL released their third full-length studio album, ''Grateful''<ref name="Epitaph Records:DFL: Artist Info" /> The album was recorded and produced by DFL at New Belleview Studios. ''Grateful'' included an instrumental track by [[Girl Skateboards|Girl]] pro-skateboarder Paulo Diaz. ''Grateful'' was released on cassette tape as ''The Tape Show''.<ref name='DFL "Grateful/The Tape Show"' /> ''The Tape Show'' included ''Grateful'' outtakes and alternate tracks, plus fan covers of DFL songs and other ephemera. After ''Grateful’s'' completion, DFL toured [[Brazil]] and [[Argentina]]. In April 1997 DFL broke up.
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In 2013 Tom Davis and Monty Messex reunited DFL. Nick Manning of Circle One and [[Final Conflict]] was recruited to play drums with Nick "Bigg Nick" Treviṅo on bass. Bigg Nick quit DFL in 2016 due to internal differences. David "Whitey" Andrews, from The Family Dog, covered bass while DFL looked for a permanent member. In 2017, Edgar Jaramillo from Union13 was recruited to play bass.
In 2013 Tom Davis and Monty Messex reunited DFL. Nick Manning of Circle One and [[Final Conflict]] was recruited to play drums with Nick "Bigg Nick" Treviṅo on bass. Bigg Nick quit DFL in 2016 due to internal differences. David "Whitey" Andrews, from The Family Dog, covered bass while DFL looked for a permanent member. In 2017, Edgar Jaramillo from Union13 was recruited to play bass.


In 2015 [[Epitaph Records]] (vinyl) and [[Burger Records]] (cassette) released a 20th anniversary reissue of ''Proud to Be''.<ref name="Proud to Be Press Release">{{cite web|title=Proud to Be Press Release|url=http://hosted-p0.vresp.com/1572713/f56420ab81/ARCHIVE|website=Epitaph Records|publisher=Epitaph Records|accessdate=19 September 2015}}</ref> Vinyl was issued in 12" black and translucent green, and also included two digital download "bonus" tracks: "Follow the Leader" and "Decisions". The bonus tracks were previously released as a promotional flexi-disc in a 1995 edition of Strength Magazine. The reissue was met with positive reviews by Punknews.org<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gentile|title=DFL Proud to Be [Reissue] (2015)|url=https://www.punknews.org/review/14028/dfl-proud-to-be-reissue|website=Punknews.org|publisher=Punknews.org|accessdate=28 November 2015}}</ref> and [[Noisey]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Staff|first1=Noisey|title=The Unlikely 20th Anniversary of Dead Fucking Last's 'Proud to Be'|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/DFL-20-year-anniversary-interview|website=Noisey|publisher=Noisey|accessdate=28 November 2016}}</ref>
In 2015 [[Epitaph Records]] (vinyl) and [[Burger Records]] (cassette) released a 20th anniversary reissue of ''Proud to Be''.<ref name="Proud to Be Press Release">{{cite web|title=Proud to Be Press Release|url=http://hosted-p0.vresp.com/1572713/f56420ab81/ARCHIVE|website=Epitaph Records|accessdate=19 September 2015}}</ref> Vinyl was issued in 12" black and translucent green, and also included two digital download "bonus" tracks: "Follow the Leader" and "Decisions". The bonus tracks were previously released as a promotional flexi-disc in a 1995 edition of Strength Magazine. The reissue was met with positive reviews by Punknews.org<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gentile|title=DFL Proud to Be [Reissue] (2015)|url=https://www.punknews.org/review/14028/dfl-proud-to-be-reissue|website=Punknews.org|date=21 November 2015 |accessdate=28 November 2015}}</ref> and [[Noisey]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Noisey Staff|title=The Unlikely 20th Anniversary of Dead Fucking Last's 'Proud to Be'|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/DFL-20-year-anniversary-interview|website=Noisey|date=5 October 2015 |accessdate=28 November 2016}}</ref>


In 2016 DFL recorded their first new song titled "Shut It Down" in 19 years. The song is included on the Punknews.org release "Banned From the P.C. Mixtape."<ref>{{cite web|title=Punknews to release 'The Banned from the P.C.' Mixtape Cassette!!!|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/60686/punknews-to-release-the-banned-from-the-pc-mixtape-cassette|website=Punknews.org|publisher=Punknews.org|accessdate=6 August 2016}}</ref> In 2016, a member of DFL bought the rights and master recordings of their first release ''My Crazy Life'' from [[GR2 Records]].
In 2016 DFL recorded their first new song titled "Shut It Down" in 19 years. The song is included on the Punknews.org release "Banned From the P.C. Mixtape."<ref>{{cite web|title=Punknews to release 'The Banned from the P.C.' Mixtape Cassette!!!|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/60686/punknews-to-release-the-banned-from-the-pc-mixtape-cassette|website=Punknews.org|date=6 May 2016 |accessdate=6 August 2016}}</ref> In 2016, a member of DFL bought the rights and master recordings of their first release ''My Crazy Life'' from [[GR2 Records]].


In 2017, DFL recorded a 6 song EP with producer [[Greg Hetson]]. A song from the EP, ''We Stand Strong'', was released on Slabratory Clothing's Sick Slabs of Sonic Sound 2 in October of 2018.
In 2016-2017, DFL recorded a 7 song EP titled "YRUDFL" produced by [[Greg Hetson]]. The EP was co-released by SBAM Records and Say-10 Records on August 27, 2021.


==Band members==
==Band members==
===Current members===
'''Current members'''
*Crazy Tom – vocals (1991 - 1997, 2013–present)
*Tom Davis – vocals (1991–1997, 2013–present)
*Monty M. – guitar and vocals (1991 -1997, 2013–present)
*Monty Messex – guitar and vocals (1991–1997, 2013–present)
*Adam Gardner – drums (2013–present)
*Jordan Jacques – drums (2021–present)
*Edgar Jaramillo - bass (2017–present)
*Patrick Sullivan – bass (2021–present)


===Past members===
'''Past members'''
*[[Ad-Rock|Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz]] - bass (1991 – 1993)
*[[Ad-Rock|Adam Horovitz]] – bass (1991 – 1993)
*[[Mike D|Michael "Mike D" Diamond]] – drums (1991)
*[[Mike D|Michael Diamond]] – drums (1991)
*Tony Converse – drums (1991-1993, 1994-1997)
*Tony Converse – drums (1991–1993, 1994–1997)
*Chris "Wag" Wagner – bass (1993)
*Chris Wagner – bass (1993)
*Eugene Gore – bass (1993)
*Eugene Gore – bass (1993)
*[[Brian Baker (musician)|Brian Baker]] - bass (1993)
*[[Brian Baker (musician)|Brian Baker]] – bass (1993)
*Josh Lingenfelter – bass (1993)
*Josh Lingenfelter – bass (1993)
*[[Amery Smith|Amery "AWOL" Smith]] – drums (1993)
*Amery Smith – drums (1993)
*Tom Barta – bass (1994 -1997)
*Tom Barta – bass (1994–1997)
*Nick "Bigg Nick" Treviṅo – bass (2013–2016)
*Nick Treviṅo – bass (2013–2016)
*Nick Manning - drums (2013-2018)
*David Andrews - bass (2016)
*Nick Manning – drums (2013–2018)
*Edgar Jaramillo – bass (2016–2021)
*Adam Gardner - drums (2018-2021)


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
*My Crazy Life<ref name='DFL "My Crazy Life"'>{{cite web|title=DFL "My Crazy Life"|url=http://gr2records.com/|website=GR2|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> – Grand Royal Records, 1993 (7" and CD)
*My Crazy Life<ref name='DFL "My Crazy Life"'>{{cite web|title=DFL "My Crazy Life"|url=http://gr2records.com/|website=GR2|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> – Grand Royal Records, 1993 (7", Cassette, and CD)
*Dead Fucking Last - Grand Royal Records, 1993 (7")
*Hurricane/DFL – America’s Most Hardcore - Grand Royal Records, 1994 (10" and CD)
*Hurricane/DFL – America’s Most Hardcore - Grand Royal Records, 1994 (10" and CD)
*Proud to Be<ref name='DFL "Proud to Be"'>{{cite web|title=DFL "Proud to Be"|url=http://www.epitaph.com/artists/album/61/Proud_To_Be|website=Epitaph Records|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> - Epitaph Records, 1995 (CD)
*Proud to Be<ref name='DFL "Proud to Be"'>{{cite web|title=DFL "Proud to Be"|url=http://www.epitaph.com/artists/album/61/Proud_To_Be|website=Epitaph Records|date=August 1995|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> - Epitaph Records, 1995 (CD)
*Tony’s War – Epitaph Records, 1995 (double 7")
*Tony’s War – Epitaph Records, 1995 (double 7")
*Grateful<ref name='DFL "Grateful/The Tape Show"'>{{cite web|title=DFL "Grateful/The Tape Show"|url=http://www.epitaph.com/artists/album/62/GratefulTape_Show|website=Epitaph Records|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> - Epitaph Records, 1997 (CD)
*Grateful<ref name='DFL "Grateful/The Tape Show"'>{{cite web|title=DFL "Grateful/The Tape Show"|url=http://www.epitaph.com/artists/album/62/GratefulTape_Show|website=Epitaph Records|date=25 March 1997|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> - Epitaph Records, 1997 (CD)
*The Tape Show (cassette)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epitaph.com/artists/dead-fucking-last/release/gratefultape-show|title=About Grateful/Tape show: Dead Fucking Last|publisher=Epitaph Records|accessdate=20 September 2015}}</ref> – Epitaph Records, 1997 (Cassette)
*The Tape Show (cassette)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epitaph.com/artists/dead-fucking-last/release/gratefultape-show|title=About Grateful/Tape show: Dead Fucking Last|publisher=Epitaph Records|accessdate=20 September 2015}}</ref> – Epitaph Records, 1997 (Cassette)
*Proud to Be/20th Anniversary Reissue (vinyl)<ref name="Proud to Be Press Release"/> - Epitaph Records, 2015
*Proud to Be/20th Anniversary Reissue (vinyl)<ref name="Proud to Be Press Release"/> - Epitaph Records, 2015
*Proud to Be/20th Anniversary Reissue (Cassette)<ref>{{cite web|title=Proud to Be CASS|url=http://burgerrecords.11spot.com/dfl-proud-to-be-cassette.html|website=Burger Records|publisher=Burger Records|accessdate=19 September 2015}}</ref> - Burger Records, 2015
*Proud to Be/20th Anniversary Reissue (Cassette)<ref>{{cite web|title=Proud to Be CASS|url=http://burgerrecords.11spot.com/dfl-proud-to-be-cassette.html|website=Burger Records|accessdate=19 September 2015}}</ref> - Burger Records, 2015
*The Tape Show/20th Anniversary Reissue (Cassette) - Burger Records, 2017
*The Tape Show/20th Anniversary Reissue (Cassette) - Burger Records, 2017
*"YRUDFL" - SBAM Records/Say-10 Records, 2021 (Vinyl, EP)


===Compilations===
===Compilations===
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*Eventually Everybody Gets an Epitaph - Epitaph Records, 1997
*Eventually Everybody Gets an Epitaph - Epitaph Records, 1997
*Banned from the P.C. Mixtape - Punknews.org, 2016
*Banned from the P.C. Mixtape - Punknews.org, 2016
*Slabratory Clothing - Sick Slabs of Sonic Sound 2, 2018


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.facebook.com/proudtobedfl Official Facebook page]
* [http://www.facebook.com/proudtobedfl Official Facebook page]

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Dead Fucking Last
DFL at the Showcase Theater, 1996
DFL at the Showcase Theater, 1996
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresHardcore punk, punk rock, skate punk
Years active1991–1997, 2013–present
Labels
MembersCrazy Tom
Monty Messex
Jordan Jacques
Patrick Sullivan
Past membersAdam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz
Michael "Mike D" Diamond
Tony Converse
Chris "Wag" Wagner
Eugene Gore
Brian Baker
Josh Lingenfelter
Amery "AWOL" Smith
Tom Barta
Nick "Bigg Nick" Treviṅo
Nick Manning
Edgar Jaramilo
Adam Gardner
Websitewww.facebook.com/proudtobedfl

Dead Fucking Last (also known as DFL) is an American punk rock band that was founded in 1991 in Los Angeles, California by Tom Davis, Monty Messex, Adam (Ad-Rock) Horovitz and Tony Converse.

History[edit]

Grand Royal Records[edit]

DFL was founded in 1991 by Tom "Crazy Tom" Davis, Monty "Monte" Messex, Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz and Tony Converse. Michael "Mike D" Diamond, played drums briefly in DFL’s earliest incarnation.

DFL’s first release My Crazy Life was recorded at the Beastie Boys' G-Son Studios in Atwater Village on April 22, 1993.[1] It was recorded by Beastie Boys producer Mario Caldato Jr (Mario C) and was released in 1993 on Grand Royal Records on 7" vinyl and CD. Spike Jonze shot the photographs for the vinyl release.

DFL’s bass and drum line-up went through a number of changes between 1993 and 1994. Tony Converse left the band and was replaced on drums by Amery "AWOL" Smith, of Suicidal Tendencies and the Beastie Boys. Tony rejoined DFL in 1994. Chris "Wag" Wagner, bass player for Mary's Danish, played with DFL briefly in 1993. As did Eugene Gore, violinist on the Beastie Boys Ill Communication release. Brian Baker of Minor Threat and Bad Religion, also played bass briefly during this time. In 1994, Tom Barta joined DFL on bass until the band broke up in 1997.

Epitaph Records[edit]

In 1994 DFL signed a recording contract with Epitaph Records.[2] In 1995 DFL released their second studio album Proud to Be.[3]

Proud to Be was recorded at G-Son Studios and was produced by Adam Horovitz and Mario C. Proud to Be was released on 7" vinyl as Tony’s War. DFL released one video from Proud to Be for the song "Home is Where the Heart Is". DFL toured with Pennywise, Biohazard, Slayer, 7 Seconds, Sick of It All and Sublime, among others.[4]

DFL recorded two songs for a series of compilations: one for Punk-O-Rama Vol. 2 called "ThoughtControl" and one for Generations I – A Punk Look at Human Rights called "Health Care for All Americans."[5]

In 1997 DFL released their third full-length studio album, Grateful[2] The album was recorded and produced by DFL at New Belleview Studios. Grateful included an instrumental track by Girl pro-skateboarder Paulo Diaz. Grateful was released on cassette tape as The Tape Show.[6] The Tape Show included Grateful outtakes and alternate tracks, plus fan covers of DFL songs and other ephemera. After Grateful’s completion, DFL toured Brazil and Argentina. In April 1997 DFL broke up.

Hiatus[edit]

In 2009 Tom Davis, skateboard icon Tony Alva and Amery "AWOL" Smith started the hardcore punk band General Fucking Principle (also known as GFP). Nick "Bigg Nick" Treviṅo played guitar from 2009-2010. In 2011, Greg Hetson of the Circle Jerks and Bad Religion joined GFP on guitar. GFP recorded material with Beastie Boys producer Maria Caldato Jr. that was released in Germany, called "Best at its Worst" - a 12" split with Scheisse Minnelli.

In 1999 Monty Messex started a punk/hardcore band called The Family Dog. The Family Dog played in the same genre as DFL. In 2000 the Family Dog released "So Cal Hardcore" on the Voodoo Glow Skulls' El Pocho Loco label. He also recorded acoustically under the name Montgomery Messex, releasing music for the David Lynch Foundation's Transcend Music Label in 2013.[7]

Tony Converse went on to play drums in the hardcore band Massengil. Massengil provided a track on DFL's Epitaph release Grateful.

Reunion[edit]

In 2013 Tom Davis and Monty Messex reunited DFL. Nick Manning of Circle One and Final Conflict was recruited to play drums with Nick "Bigg Nick" Treviṅo on bass. Bigg Nick quit DFL in 2016 due to internal differences. David "Whitey" Andrews, from The Family Dog, covered bass while DFL looked for a permanent member. In 2017, Edgar Jaramillo from Union13 was recruited to play bass.

In 2015 Epitaph Records (vinyl) and Burger Records (cassette) released a 20th anniversary reissue of Proud to Be.[8] Vinyl was issued in 12" black and translucent green, and also included two digital download "bonus" tracks: "Follow the Leader" and "Decisions". The bonus tracks were previously released as a promotional flexi-disc in a 1995 edition of Strength Magazine. The reissue was met with positive reviews by Punknews.org[9] and Noisey.[10]

In 2016 DFL recorded their first new song titled "Shut It Down" in 19 years. The song is included on the Punknews.org release "Banned From the P.C. Mixtape."[11] In 2016, a member of DFL bought the rights and master recordings of their first release My Crazy Life from GR2 Records.

In 2016-2017, DFL recorded a 7 song EP titled "YRUDFL" produced by Greg Hetson. The EP was co-released by SBAM Records and Say-10 Records on August 27, 2021.

Band members[edit]

Current members

  • Tom Davis – vocals (1991–1997, 2013–present)
  • Monty Messex – guitar and vocals (1991–1997, 2013–present)
  • Jordan Jacques – drums (2021–present)
  • Patrick Sullivan – bass (2021–present)

Past members

  • Adam Horovitz – bass (1991 – 1993)
  • Michael Diamond – drums (1991)
  • Tony Converse – drums (1991–1993, 1994–1997)
  • Chris Wagner – bass (1993)
  • Eugene Gore – bass (1993)
  • Brian Baker – bass (1993)
  • Josh Lingenfelter – bass (1993)
  • Amery Smith – drums (1993)
  • Tom Barta – bass (1994–1997)
  • Nick Treviṅo – bass (2013–2016)
  • David Andrews - bass (2016)
  • Nick Manning – drums (2013–2018)
  • Edgar Jaramillo – bass (2016–2021)
  • Adam Gardner - drums (2018-2021)

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

  • My Crazy Life[12] – Grand Royal Records, 1993 (7", Cassette, and CD)
  • Dead Fucking Last - Grand Royal Records, 1993 (7")
  • Hurricane/DFL – America’s Most Hardcore - Grand Royal Records, 1994 (10" and CD)
  • Proud to Be[13] - Epitaph Records, 1995 (CD)
  • Tony’s War – Epitaph Records, 1995 (double 7")
  • Grateful[6] - Epitaph Records, 1997 (CD)
  • The Tape Show (cassette)[14] – Epitaph Records, 1997 (Cassette)
  • Proud to Be/20th Anniversary Reissue (vinyl)[8] - Epitaph Records, 2015
  • Proud to Be/20th Anniversary Reissue (Cassette)[15] - Burger Records, 2015
  • The Tape Show/20th Anniversary Reissue (Cassette) - Burger Records, 2017
  • "YRUDFL" - SBAM Records/Say-10 Records, 2021 (Vinyl, EP)

Compilations[edit]

  • Grand Royal - Mixed Drink, Volume 2 - Grand Royal Records, 1995
  • Punk-O-Rama Vol. 2 – Epitaph Records, 1996
  • Generations I – A Punk Look at Human Rights - Ark 21 Records, 1997
  • Eventually Everybody Gets an Epitaph - Epitaph Records, 1997
  • Banned from the P.C. Mixtape - Punknews.org, 2016
  • Slabratory Clothing - Sick Slabs of Sonic Sound 2, 2018

References[edit]

  1. ^ Sergeant, D. "Band you may have slept on:DFL". Stuff You Will Hate. Archived from the original on 1 June 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  2. ^ a b "DFL: Artist Info". Epitaph Records. 25 March 1997. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  3. ^ Records, Epitaph. "Dead Fucking Last - Proud To Be" – via epitaph.com.
  4. ^ "1996 tour dates". Sublime Wiki. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  5. ^ "A Punk Look At Human Rights". Discogs.com. 1997. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  6. ^ a b "DFL "Grateful/The Tape Show"". Epitaph Records. 25 March 1997. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  7. ^ "Single of the Day". Transcend Radio Single of the Day. BONOVOX PR.
  8. ^ a b "Proud to Be Press Release". Epitaph Records. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  9. ^ Gentile (21 November 2015). "DFL Proud to Be [Reissue] (2015)". Punknews.org. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  10. ^ Noisey Staff (5 October 2015). "The Unlikely 20th Anniversary of Dead Fucking Last's 'Proud to Be'". Noisey. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  11. ^ "Punknews to release 'The Banned from the P.C.' Mixtape Cassette!!!". Punknews.org. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  12. ^ "DFL "My Crazy Life"". GR2. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  13. ^ "DFL "Proud to Be"". Epitaph Records. August 1995. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  14. ^ "About Grateful/Tape show: Dead Fucking Last". Epitaph Records. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  15. ^ "Proud to Be CASS". Burger Records. Retrieved 19 September 2015.

External links[edit]

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