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      1986 Russ-vocals, Rob Land-guitar ,John Burnett-bass, Rich McDermott-drums
     
      Russ agrees to sing for the fledgling band. They play mostly Sex Pistols covers. Russ suggests the name Good Riddance, it sticks. The three musicians were formerly known as B.O.S.P.(Bunch of Skate Punks) and Union Carbide. The band performs for the first time at a squat house party in Santa Cruz around Christmas time.
     
      1987 Jason Fitzmaurice fills in on vocals at a party while Russ is out of town. The only performance without him to date. Jason later filled in on bass (one show) and played second guitar for a short time in 1988.
     
      1988 Rich and John move to Lake Tahoe to work at a resort and snowboard. The band, having committed to some shows (including a San Jose date, the band s first outside Santa Cruz), recruits drummer Jade Dylan and, from thrash band Rude Awakening, Luke Pabich and Ken Frank on second guitar and bass respectively.
     
      1989 Rich plays the last show of his first stint in the band in June at the Watsonville vets ... (More GOOD RIDDANCE Biography)