The Adolescents, a prominent hardcore band from Southern California, played a pivotal role in shaping the Orange County punk scene alongside bands like Agent Orange and Social Distortion. Despite lineup changes, the band released influential albums like Adolescents (1981) and Balboa Fun*Zone (1988) before disbanding in 1989. They reunited in 2001 and continued to release music until the passing of founding bass player Steve Soto in 2018.

Formed in 1980 in Fullerton, the Adolescents quickly gained recognition with their self-titled debut album in 1981. Despite several lineup changes, the band continued to make music, releasing albums like Brats in Battalions (1987) and OC Confidential (2005). The Adolescents' legacy lives on through their impactful contributions to the punk rock genre and their enduring influence on subsequent generations of musicians.