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NOFX to retire after final tour without ever having had a job

by Flatcircle on 6/25/24, 5:23 AM with 92 comments

  • by menthe on 6/25/24, 7:40 AM

    "without ever having a job"

    First Google Result for "nofx retire":

    > The punk group have all got normal jobs, which they will continue to pursue, but are pulling out all the stops for one final tour for their army of fans.

    Seems in direct contradiction with this anarchist click bait title.

  • by moandcompany on 6/25/24, 7:19 AM

    "The Decline" is worth a listen for anyone interested in this band.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Decline_(EP)

  • by moandcompany on 6/25/24, 6:59 AM

    I heard they suck live

  • by OccamsMirror on 6/25/24, 6:25 AM

  • by davely on 6/25/24, 6:53 AM

    Fun fact:

    Fat Mike once owned this swanky house in San Francisco [1]. Not too bad for “not having a job!”

    Also, the dude founded and ran Fat Wreck Chords in 1990! He continues to run it with his partner to this day [2].

    [1] https://www.sfgate.com/realestate/article/sf-home-punk-rock-...

    [2] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Wreck_Chords

  • by chasd00 on 6/25/24, 12:53 PM

    never thought i'd see "NOFX" here hah. I was skating with the littler brother of one of my friend's girlfriend when he casually said "have you ever heard of NOFX?" and that was that.

    I don't really care about the politics but one of my favorite lyrics of all time is from Dig

    Camped outside laissez-faire

    People understand me there

    Don't talk to me, we'll get along just fine

  • by Egaroo on 6/25/24, 7:22 AM

    Oh boy, I thank Fat Mike for making possible the Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

  • by allsunny on 6/25/24, 12:22 PM

    I’ve probably listened to this band more than any other. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and grew up on it along with similar bands. I actually ran into Fat Mike totally randomly out in public this past year. I introduced myself, he’s a nice guy and exactly what you’d expect.

  • by lawgimenez on 6/25/24, 9:14 AM

    Pump up the valuum was one of my first punk CDs I listened to, I didn't know the sound was punk at the time yet since I was immersed in my new nu metal phase. I've been punk rock since then.

  • by 29athrowaway on 6/25/24, 6:30 AM

    Being a professional musician is a job.

    And they certainly have accountants, lawyers, insurance, agents, financial planners, etc.

  • by zaphod420 on 6/25/24, 1:56 PM

    NOFX is still one of my all time favorite bands. So strange to see them mentioned on hacker news!

  • by ilvez on 6/25/24, 8:52 AM

    About living from band.. last time I spoke with Eyehategod bassist, then these guys live from touring. Most of the year, they are on the wheels. Didn't seem to close to retirement yet \o/ \w/

  • by Dowwie on 6/25/24, 1:08 PM

    I say don't drink and drive-- you might spill your drink

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X213NnBq0ik

  • by drivingmenuts on 6/25/24, 11:29 AM

    The title assumes being a working musician is not a job? That's pretty insulting. While some seem to coast along, the bulk of them work pretty damn hard.

  • by willjp on 6/26/24, 4:48 AM

    So long and thanks for all the shoes!

  • by wly_cdgr on 6/25/24, 6:12 AM

    Fucking LEGENDS. My first show. I don't even like them that much but what a run.

  • by reactordev on 6/25/24, 6:18 AM

    I’m sorry but being a musician is a job.