Screeching Weasel

Screeching Weasel was a pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois. They formed in 1986, fronted by later Maxiumum Rocknroll Columnist Ben Weasel (born Ben Foster) and John Jughead (born John Pierson). The band p

Screeching Weasel was a pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois. They formed in 1986, fronted by later Maxiumum Rocknroll Columnist Ben Weasel (born Ben Foster) and John Jughead (born John Pierson). The band proceeded to go through many line-up changes up to their 2003 break-up. Members have included renowned punk rock record producer Mass Giorgini on bass guitar, Dan Panic on drums and Dan Vapid (currently in The Mopes) on guitar or bass, depending on the band's necessity.

Their lyrics reflected Weasel's anti-everything apolitical orientation set to music that was melodic and derivative of the Ramones. Girls and paranoia were common subjects for songs as well. Many centered on his relationship with his then girlfriend Portia.