NOFX - Bob

NoFX is an American punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every release of the band, although Sandin departed briefly in 1985 only to rejoin the following year. El Hefe joined the band in 1991 to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up.

NoFX's mainstream success coincided with increased interest in punk rock during the 1990s, though unlike many of their contemporaries (including Bad Religion, Green Day and The Offspring), they have never been signed to a major label. NOFX has released thirteen studio albums, sixteen extended plays and a number of seven-inch singles. The band rose to popularity with their fifth studio album Punk in Drublic (1994), which is their only release to receive gold certification by the RIAA. The group has sold over 8 million records worldwide, making them one of the most successful independent bands of all time.

For years the band consented to very few interviews and have only made a few music videos, citing the fact that it does not need any more exposure and that people were exploiting the group.[66] In recent years, Fat Mike has consented to more interviews, including six different interviews with Nardwuar between 2002 and 2011. The band has also refused permission for its music videos to be broadcast on MTV, VH1, and similar music channels, although its music has been played on Canada's Much Music. NOFX made a live appearance on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien in 2004.

In 2018, the band attracted significant controversy after statements by Fat Mike and rhythm guitarist Eric Melvin during a concert in Las Vegas on May 30, 2018. Referencing the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, Melvin stated "I guess you only get shot in Vegas if you're in a country band," and Mike replied with “You know, that (massacre) sucked, but least they were country fans and not punk rock fans". Lead sponsor of the Punk in Drublic festival Stone Brewing Co. pulled support from the festival as well as NOFX's line of craft beer. NOFX and Me First and the Gimme Gimme's were subsequently pulled from the festival's lineup.

The band later apologized, stating "What we said in Vegas was shitty and insensitive and we are all embarrassed by our remarks". In June 2018 the band stated all of their U.S. concerts had been cancelled and they had been "effectively banned" from playing in the United States due to the comments. However, Fat Mike later clarified otherwise, stating that "Our promoter canceled — my partner [not the venues]."

One of the few songs that they made a video for is Bob which is the 3rd track from their 1992 album White Trash, Two Heebs and a Bean. The lyrics always remind me of a mate who has a bit of a drinking problem and probably shouldn't drink any more but still does.