Formed by guitarist Fletcher Dragge and late bassist Jason Thirsk in 1988, Pennywise rose to prominence in the midst of the mid-nineties punk revival. The band's first four albums ('Word From The Wise', 'Pennywise', 'Unknown Road' and 'About Time') became the soundtrack to the lives of their fiercely loyal fans who feel personally connected to both the band's inspirational message and charging beats. After the loss of Thirsk in 1996, the remaining members of Pennywisewere forced to re-evaluate and re-dedicate themselves to their message. Their next album 'Full Circle', was an emotional eulogy to Thirsk that expressed their grief and recommitment. With the release of 'From The Ashes', Pennywise continues their commitment to the ideals and the sound that has made them so important to their fans.