"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/15/25)
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Real Live Certified
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Critics Consensus
Based on 10 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Adolescents is rated as a watchable live performer, with decent shows overall.
How long are their concerts?
How long are The Adolescents concerts? The Adolescents concerts usually last to up to three hours long.
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On tour
Madrid Theatre, Kansas City, United States, (October 13); Tork 'n Roll, Curitiba, Brazil, (November 23); Cine Joia, Sao Paulo, Brazil, (November 29); Opinião, Porto Alegre, Brazil, (November 30);
Fullerton, Orange County, California, United States (1979 - present)
Bio
The Adolescents are a punk band formed in 1980 in Fullerton, California by Steve Soto (August 23, 1963 - June 27, 2018) after leaving Agent Orange in December 1979. The original line-up was led by frontman Tony Cadena, with Steve Soto on bass, Frank Agnew on guitar, John O'Donovan on guitar and Peter Pan on drums.
Has Performed With
The Weirdos
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Critic Concert Reviews
Twin Cities Media (USA)
June 18, 2023
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Punk’s Not Dead- Descendents, Circle Jerks, and Adolescents Prove It At The Palace Theatre
The Adolescents A surprisingly large collection of Dallas' unwashed and unwanted gathered together at The Loft last night to witness a fine triple-bill of old-school punk rock.
The Adolescents, Mudhoney, and Claw Hammer tore the Glass House down with punk performances we dream of. The Adolescents held nothing back–a massive, ever-present circle pit was a testament to the palpable energy in the room.