Rocking with Jam Man interviews Lars Frederiksen from Rancid
Rocking With Jam Man talks with Lars Frederiksen at Frightmare in the Falls about how not everyone deserves a participation trophy,
playing with Misfits at MSG, life on the road with Rancid and his new movie The After Dark
Meet Lars Frederiksen, the man who’s been rocking out and causing a ruckus in the punk rock scene for decades. With a style as fierce as his guitar riffs, he’s a true pioneer in the world of punk rock music.
Punk rock and horror have always been kindred spirits, and at Frightmare in the Falls, they collide in a spectacularly spooky way. The DIY ethos of punk rock blends perfectly with the thrill of horror, creating an atmosphere that’s both electrifying and chilling.
At Frightmare in the Falls, Jam Man had the opportunity to sit down with punk rock legend Lars Frederiksen to discuss the state of punk rock and its enduring influence on music culture. Lars, known for his work with bands like Rancid and the Old Firm Casuals, shared his insights and experiences from years of being at the forefront of the punk scene.
During the interview, Lars Frederiksen delved into the evolution of punk rock, the challenges and triumphs of being a punk musician, and the importance of staying true to the roots of the genre. His candid reflections shed light on the resilience of punk rock in the face of changing musical landscapes and societal shifts.
Lars Frederiksen is an American musician and record producer best known as a guitarist and vocalist for the punk rock band Rancid, as well as the frontman of Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards and the Old Firm Casuals. In addition, he currently plays guitar in Oxley’s Midnight Runners, Stomper 98, and The Last Resort. He was also briefly a member of the UK Subs in 1991.
Frederiksen joined Rancid in 1993 after the band was searching for a second guitar player and was present on their second album Let’s Go. He has produced albums for bands such as Dropkick Murphys, Agnostic Front, The Business, Swingin Utters, Marky Ramone and the Intruders, Anti-Heros, Pressure Point, The Forgotten among others. He mixed GBH’s 2010 album entitled Perfume and Piss, as well as Cock Sparrer’s 2007 album “Here We Stand” both alongside Michael Rosen.
