Sublime, was founded in 1988 by Eric Wilson, Bud Gaugh and Bradley Nowell. Their first self-produced album, 40oz. to Freedom, was released in 1992 and its success secured Sublime signing to MCA Records. On May 25, 1996, lead vocalist and guitarist Nowell tragically passed away and the band collapsed, but the eponymous SUBLIME was still slated for a July 1996 release. Sublime has gone on to sell over 18 million RIAA certified albums in the US, and their genre-defining music and their cultural influence is stronger today than ever before. In late 2023, Bradley Nowell’s son Jakob Nowell joined original Sublime members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson on stage for the first time to perform at a benefit concert for Bad Brains’ H.R. With an undeniable musical synergy, the trio decided to move forward and continue the Sublime legacy, starting a new chapter of the band with Jakob Nowell as front man.
My favorite band as a teenager! When I listen to their music now that I’m in my 40s I can’t help to feel some remorse and sorrow for losing such a talent so young!
That’s how they know it’s me You only see what you wanna believe when your lineup in the back I’ve got tricks up my sleeve that don’t mean I can’t hang the day that I die will be the day that I shut my mouth and put down my guitar.
That is scary how much he sounds like his dad brings back a lot of memories. I grew up listening to sublime very cool. We lost him way too early just like all the great singers in that same era.
Hey, Nice to meet you here. I'm glad you caught me. I'm on my way out the door. Felt cute, Thought I might raid the town And tell the people the news...
