Das Klown
musical artist
Das Klown is a street punk band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1989. Known for their "In Your Face" punk style, Das Klown was one of the quintessential 90's SoCal punk bands. Singer AJ Ransdell is often seen performing in clown make-up and a red nose.
Members
AJ Ransdell - Vocals
Chris Ekstedt - Guitar
Brain Coakley - Guitar
Sam Hare - Bass
Justin Parnell - Drums
Past members
Jayson Van Auken - Guitar
Jimbo T. - Guitar/Bass
Rikk Agnew - Guitar
Nate Light - Bass
Lantz Krantz - Drums
Nick Vit - Drums
Kevin Huddleson - Drums
Justin Parnell - Drums
Mike Christie - Guitar
Eric “Unusual” Helms - Guitar
Discography
(*Note: Discography does not follow in any order)
Flipside
Das Klown (7-inch EP)
Posh Boy
Laughing Stalk (CD/LP)
Doctor Dream
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha (7-inch EP)
Triple X
Rapid Fire (CD)
Das Klown "#2" (7-inch EP)
Know Records
Das Klown/All Day split (7-inch EP)
Das Klown "Blow Yer Self" (7-inch EP)
Das Klown/Drain Bramaged split (7-inch EP)
Das Klown "Holy Crap!" (CD/LP)
Das Klown "Sink Or Swim" (7-inch EP)
Das Klown "Live At Zed" (CD)
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