 The Offspring were formed in 1983 under the name Manic Subsidal by singer/guitarist Dexter Holland and bassist Greg K., who later recruited Noodles as their guitarist.After Manic Subsidal changed its name to The Offspring in 1986, drummer Ron Welty finally joined in 1987, then the band recorded a demo a year later.The Offspring signed a record deal with short-lived label Nemesis Records, and released its first album, "The Offspring", in 1989 on vinyl only.