Orange is an American pop punk

Pop punk

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/punk

Punk rock

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 band from Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

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The band were first signed to Hellcat/Epitaph Records by Tim Armstrong

Tim Armstrong

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 of Rancid when they were only 16 years old and since then have toured the world with many bands such as Misfits, The Adicts

The Adicts

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, UK Subs

UK Subs

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, Rancid

Rancid (band)

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, and Zebrahead

Zebrahead

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 and have been on multiple TV shows including The O.C.

The O.C.

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, The Hills

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 and their song "Revolution" is the theme song to Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network

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's new show Generator Rex

Generator Rex

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. Having released two very well received albums, "Welcome to the World of Orange" and "Escape from LA". Orange have recently released their third full length album "Phoenix".

Current line-up

• Joe Dexter - bass guitar
  Bass guitar
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   and lead vocals (2002–present)
• Perry Ladish - Rhythm guitar
  Rhythm guitar
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   (2008–present)
• Alec Gomez - Lead guitar
  Lead guitar
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   (2008–present)
• Zak Glosserman - drums
  Drum kit
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   (2002–present)

Former members

• Mike Valentine - lead guitar (2002–2006)
• Jack Berglund - rhythm guitar (2002–2008)
• Brendan Minded - lead guitar (2009)
• Jon DeRing - lead guitar (2005)

Discography

• Rock n Roar [demo] - 2003
• Welcome to the World of Orange - 2004
• Escape from LA - 2007
• Phoenix - 2009
• Dead Sexy (EP) - 2011