Who is Dexter Holland? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Bryan Keith Holland, Gringo Bandito

Age: 58 Years, 58 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Amber Sasse (m. 2013), Kristine Luna (m. 1995–2012)

Born Country: United States

Rock Singers Punk Singers

Height: 6'2" (188 cm), 6'2" Males

Ancestry: British American

U.S. State: California

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education: University Of Southern California

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Dexter Holland has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in molecular biology from the University of Southern California.
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Is Dexter Holland still the lead singer of The Offspring?

Yes, Dexter Holland is still the lead singer of The Offspring, a punk rock band he co-founded in 1984.
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Has Dexter Holland ever pursued a career outside of music?

Yes, Dexter Holland is a licensed commercial pilot and has founded successful hot sauce and craft beer companies.
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What inspired Dexter Holland to pursue a career in music?

Dexter Holland was influenced by bands like The Ramones and Social Distortion, leading him to start The Offspring.
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Does Dexter Holland have any other interests besides music?

Yes, Dexter Holland is a passionate pilot and has even flown his own plane around the world.

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Childhood & Early Life

Dexter Holland was born Bryan Keith Holland, on December 29, 1965, in Garden Grove, Orange County, California. His father was a hospital administrator, and his mother was a school teacher. Holland was the third of the four children of his parents.

In 1984, Holland graduated from the ‘Pacifica High School,’ as a class valedictorian. He was the best student in mathematics. Later, Holland attended the ‘University of Southern California,’ to earn his bachelor’s degree in biology. He earned an ‘M.S.’ in molecular biology, and was selected for a Ph.D.’ too. But his passion for music made him drift away from academics.

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Career

As a youngster, Dexter Holland was fascinated by rock bands such as ‘The Beatles,’ ‘Ramones,’ and ‘The Rolling Stones.’ In 1984, Holland and his friend Greg K, who is also a musician, started a local punk rock band ‘Manic Subsidal.’ Holland was the drummer for the band, but when they hired Jim Benton as their drummer, he shifted focus to vocals and the guitar. The band did not release any album.

In 1985, ‘Manic Subsidal’ was renamed as ‘The Offspring.’ In 1988, the band signed a deal with the label ‘Nemesis Records.’ In March 1989, they released their debut full-length studio album, ‘The Offspring.’ It had songs such as ‘I’ll Be Waiting,’ and ‘Blackball.’ The song ‘Kill the President,’ from the album, ran into several controversies. ‘The Offspring’ was not a huge success upon its initial release, but it found moderate success in its reissue in 1995.

In 1991, ‘The Offspring’ signed a deal with the recording label ‘Epitaph Records.’ In 1992, they released their first album for the label, ‘Ignition.’ It was moderately successful in Southern California. ‘Session,’ ‘We Are One,’ and ‘Take It Like a Man,’ were some of the tracks of the album. Most of the tracks were written by Dexter Holland.

In 1994, Holland and his band released their album ‘Smash’ under the record label ‘Epitaph Records.’ It was their last album under this label. ‘Smash’ helped ‘The Offspring’ gain international popularity, and brought punk rock music into the mainstream. It had several hit tracks, such as ‘Come Out and Play,’ ‘Self Esteem,’ and ‘Gotta Get Away.’ ‘Smash’ holds the world record for the maximum sale of an album under an independent label.

In 1996, ‘The Offspring’ signed a deal with the label ‘Columbia Records’ to record songs for ‘The offspring.’ They released six albums for the label. In 1997, they released the album ‘Ixnay on the Hombre.’ It received moderate success. It debuted at number nine on the ‘U.S. Billboard 200’ chart. The singles that formed a part of the album included ‘All I Want,’ ‘Gone Away,’ and ‘The Meaning of Life.’

In 1998, ‘The Offspring’ released the album ‘Americana.’ It was a huge success, and debuted at number six on the ‘U.S. Billboard 200.’ Holland handled rhythm guitar and vocals for the tracks. In 2000, the band released the album ‘Conspiracy of One.’ It was followed by ‘Splinter’ (2003), ‘Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace’ (2008), and ‘Days Go By’ (2012). ‘The Offspring’ is currently busy with the production of their tenth studio album.

Dexter Holland is involved in business activities as well. He owns the hot sauce brand ‘Gringo Bandito.’ The sauce bottles of the brand have pictures of Holland holding a revolver. Holland’s love for Mexican food prompted him to start his own hot sauce brand. It is one of the most popular brands in the United States, and the best-selling brand on ‘Amazon.’

Holland is the co-founder of the record label ‘Nitro Records.’ In 1994, Holland created the label along with his friend Greg K, who is a fellow bassist in ‘The Offspring.’ It has released albums by several rock bands, such as ‘AFI,’ ‘The Damned,’ and ‘T.S.O.L.’ In 2013, the label was acquired by ‘Bicycle Music.’

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Family & Personal Life

Dexter Holland has married twice. In 1995, he married hairstylist Kristine Luna. She is the co-writer of the song ‘Session,’ from the album, ‘Ignition.’ She has also appeared in the music video for the song, ‘I Choose.’ The couple parted ways in2012. They have one child.

In 2013, Holland married Amber Sasse. The couple has two children, Layla and Zooey. Holland has a daughter, Alexa Holland, from a previous relationship. She is a singer-songwriter, and goes by the stage name, ‘Lex Land.’

Holland is a philanthropist as well. He founded the ‘F.S.U. Foundation,’ along with singer Jello Biafra. The Foundation conducts shows to raise money for charity. Holland participated in the 2006 ‘Los Angeles Marathon,’ and his charity of choice was the ‘Innocence Project.’

He participated in the 2008 ‘Los Angeles Marathon’ as well.

Holland is a licensed pilot. In 2004, he completed a 10 day solo flight around the world. In 2017, he completed his ‘Ph.D.’ in molecular biology, which he had abandoned midway, in order to pursue his career in music.

Facts About Dexter Holland

In addition to his music career, Dexter Holland is also a licensed pilot and has a keen interest in aviation.

Dexter Holland is a co-founder of the hot sauce company Gringo Bandito, which has gained popularity among spicy food enthusiasts.

He is an avid collector of vintage cars and has a passion for restoring and customizing them.

Dexter Holland has competed in and completed the Los Angeles Marathon, showcasing his dedication to physical fitness and endurance challenges.

Dexter Holland Biography

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What is Dexter Holland's educational background?

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