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{{short description|American singer and drummer}}
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'''Casey A. Royer''', (born October 8, 1958),{{citation needed|date=September 2015}} is an American musician and an early pioneer of the hardcore punk rock genre in Orange County. He named and formed the band [[Social Distortion]] as a teenager living in Fullerton, CA. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Royer is best known as the lead vocalist for [[Southern California]]n [[punk rock]] band [[D.I. (band)|D.I.]] and as a drummer for the [[Adolescents (band)|Adolescents]]. Royer continues to tour and has a strong international fanbase.
'''Casey A. Royer''' (born October 8, 1958),{{citation needed|date=September 2015}} is an American musician and an early pioneer of the hardcore punk rock genre in Orange County. He named and formed the band [[Social Distortion]] as a teenager. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Royer is best known as the lead vocalist for Southern Californian [[punk rock]] band [[D.I. (band)|D.I.]] and as a drummer for the [[Adolescents (band)|Adolescents]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
Casey A. Royer was born on October 8, 1958 at St. Joesph's Hospital in Orange, CA. Royer was adopted as a baby by Jack Royer and Virgina Royer. Jack was a public servant, serving the City of Fullerton's Water & Utility District. Casey's father taught him electrical and plumbing skills from a young age, but it was Casey's uncle who introduced him to music and drumming at the age of 9. Royer was raised as a single child, but keeps in touch with his biological sister who he met later in life. His family had a second home by the beach in El Morro, CA, where young Royer learned how to surf. SoCal's surf, sun, and fun plus Royer's suburban upbringing would later influence much of the punk rocker's lyrical and musical style.
Casey A. Royer was born on October 8, 1958 at St. Joesph's Hospital in Orange, California. Royer was adopted as a baby by Jack Royer and Virgina Royer. Jack was a public servant, serving the City of Fullerton's Water & Utility District. Royee's father taught him electrical and plumbing skills from a young age; his introduced him to music and drumming at the age of 9. Royer was raised as a single child; he keeps in touch with his biological sister who he met later in life. His family had a second home by the beach in El Morro, California, where Royer learned how to surf. Southern California's surf scene sun, and Royer's suburban upbringing would later influence much of the punk rocker's lyrical and musical style.{{cn}]


Royer's biological father, Eddie Adamek, was a prize-winning cowboy who helped create Disneyland's Frontierland, and taught rope trick skills to actor [[Steve Martin]], who performed his own rope tricks<ref>{{cite web |title=AFICatalog |url=https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/57493 |website=AFI Catalog |publisher=AFI |access-date=11 September 2023}}</ref> in the film ''The Three Amigo's'' silent movie and fiesta sequences. Although Royer never met Eddie, Royer attributes his athleticism and passion for performing to his biological father.
Royer's biological father, Eddie Adamek, was a prize-winning cowboy who helped create Disneyland's Frontierland, and taught rope trick skills to actor [[Steve Martin]], who performed his own rope tricks in the silent movie and fiesta sequences.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/57493 |website=AFICatalog}}</ref> Although Royer never met Adamek, Royer attributes his athleticism and passion for performing to his biological father.{{cn}}


Royer attended [[Troy High School (California)|Troy High School]], and began playing music with friends in the neighborhoods of [[Fullerton, California|Fullerton]] and [[Placentia, California]]. A shifting group of friends formed bands and played at parties and other gigs during their high school years.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.punknews.org/article/25032/interviews-di|title=Interviews: D.I.|date=August 10, 2007|publisher=Punknews.org|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref>
Royer attended [[Troy High School (California)|Troy High School]], and began playing music with friends in the neighborhoods of [[Fullerton, California|Fullerton]] and [[Placentia, California]]. A shifting group of friends formed bands and played at parties and other gigs during their high school years.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.punknews.org/article/25032/interviews-di|title=Interviews: D.I.|date=August 10, 2007|publisher=Punknews.org|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Royer began playing the drums professionally in 1978 at the age of 20, as an early member of Social Distortion with [[Mike Ness]]. Royer not only named the band, he wrote "Mommy's Little Monster" and composed the group's early lyrics with occasional help from original lead vocalist Tom Corvin. He later drummed with the Detours, and after leaving Social Distortion, he became the lead vocalist of a Social Distortion splinter group<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkvd23BGDpE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/zkvd23BGDpE |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Rikk Agnew & Eric Blair part 2 His youth, Social Distortion and O.C. punk |publisher=The Blairing Out with Eric Blair Show |date=March 23, 2019 |accessdate=January 9, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> before disbanding it to drum for the Adolescents on and off between<ref>{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p3507/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: The Adolescents|last=Huey|first=Steve|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=April 26, 2010}}</ref> 1980 and 1987. Royer wrote the iconic song "Amoeba" with Rikk Agnew. After the Adolescents' first break-up in 1981, Casey formed [[D.I. (band)|D.I.]], where he is the lead vocalist, primary songwriter and only consistent member. He wrote "Richard Hung Himself", which has been covered by other notable artists, including Slayer.
Royer began playing the drums professionally in 1978 at the age of 20, as an early member of Social Distortion with [[Mike Ness]]. Royer not only named the band, he wrote "Mommy's Little Monster" and composed the group's early lyrics with occasional help from original lead vocalist Tom Corvin. He later drummed with the Detours, and after leaving Social Distortion, he became the lead vocalist of a Social Distortion splinter group<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkvd23BGDpE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/zkvd23BGDpE |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Rikk Agnew & Eric Blair part 2 His youth, Social Distortion and O.C. punk |publisher=The Blairing Out with Eric Blair Show |date=March 23, 2019 |accessdate=January 9, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> before disbanding it to drum for the Adolescents on and off between<ref>{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p3507/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: The Adolescents|last=Huey|first=Steve|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=April 26, 2010}}</ref> 1980 and 1987. Royer wrote the song "Amoeba" with Rikk Agnew. After the Adolescents' first break-up in 1981, Casey formed [[D.I. (band)|D.I.]], where he is the lead vocalist, primary songwriter and only consistent member. He wrote "Richard Hung Himself", which has been covered by other artists, including Slayer.{{cn}}


When the Adolescents reformed in 1986, Casey returned to the band but left before the 1987 reunion album ''[[Brats in Battalions]]'' was recorded. He rejoined them again in 2001–2002 for their 20th Anniversary Tour. Casey also joined former Adolescents band members in the band ADZ from 1989–93,<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/adz-mn0000578233/biography|title=ADZ|author=Ankeny, Jason|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref> after which he again made D.I. his primary focus. He has been the only constant member through many D.I. line-up shifts since the band's inception. Due to creative differences, Tony from the Adolescents kicked out original members [[Rikk Agnew]] and Casey Royer, who both wrote popular songs for the band and shaped the band's iconic sound. Royer and Agnew, popular musicians in their own right, formed the rAdolecents AKA the ''Rads'', in where most of the original band members of the Adolecents play the Blue Album (written mostly by Royer and Agnew). The rAdolecents are gaining popularity due to its authentic sound and style, which resonates with longtime fans. Rikk Agnew's son — Frank Agnew Jr. — serves as the lead singer for the ''Rads'' with an appreciative original fanbase.
When the Adolescents reformed in 1986, Casey returned to the band but left before the 1987 reunion album ''[[Brats in Battalions]]'' was recorded. He rejoined them again in 2001–2002 for their 20th Anniversary Tour. Casey also joined former Adolescents band members in the band ADZ from 1989–93,<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/adz-mn0000578233/biography|title=ADZ|author=Ankeny, Jason|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref> after which he again made D.I. his primary focus. He has been the only constant member through many D.I. line-up shifts since the band's inception. Due to creative differences, Tony from the Adolescents kicked out original members [[Rikk Agnew]] and Casey Royer, who both wrote popular songs for the band and shaped the band's iconic sound. Royer and Agnew, popular musicians in their own right, formed the rAdolecents, also known as the Rads, in where most of the original band members of the Adolecents play the Blue Album (written mostly by Royer and Agnew). Rikk Agnew's son, Frank Agnew Jr., serves as the lead singer for the Rads.{{cn}}


Casey Royer was recognized by the County of Orange for pioneering the early punk rock scene in Orange County. With the onset of social media, his bands are seeing a popular resurgence across the globe. As his popularity continues to increase, he was asked to be a guest tour guide at the first-of-its-kind Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas<ref>{{cite news |title=Legend Casey Royer Drops Wild Stories Inside Museum |url==https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/legend-casey-royer-drops-wild-161843863.html |publisher=Blast TV}}</ref>, owned by his longtime friend [[Fat Mike]] of the notable punk band [[NOFX]]. Fat Mike of NOFX says it was seeing Royer perform when he was a teenager that inspired his own punk rock career. [[Noodles (musician)|Noodles]] from the rock band [[The Offspring]] also cites D.I. and Royer as musical inspiration, as the two bands appeared on billings together during The Offspring's early musical career.
Royer was recognized by the County of Orange for pioneering the early punk rock scene in Orange County. With the onset of social media, his bands are seeing a popular resurgence across the globe. As his popularity continues to increase, he was asked to be a guest tour guide at the first-of-its-kind Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas,<ref>{{cite news |title=Legend Casey Royer Drops Wild Stories Inside Museum |url==https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/legend-casey-royer-drops-wild-161843863.html |publisher=Blast TV}}</ref> owned by his longtime friend [[Fat Mike]] of punk band [[NOFX]]. Fat Mike of NOFX says it was seeing Royer perform when he was a teenager that inspired his own punk rock career. [[Noodles (musician)|Noodles]] from the rock band [[The Offspring]] also cites D.I. and Royer as musical inspiration, as the two bands appeared on billings together during The Offspring's early musical career.{{cn}}


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Royer was married in 1988 and had a son, Max Royer. After the marriage dissolved, Royer had a second son who is named Casey Royer, Pt. II, the Sequel. Royer raised his second son on his own, juggling a thriving music career while working jobs to support his family. <ref>{{cite news |title=Extra Punk, Please |url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-xpm-2008-11-29-dpt-musicsix113008-story.html |publisher=LA Times}}</ref>.
Royer was married in 1988 and had a son, Max Royer. After the marriage dissolved, Royer had a second son who is named Casey Royer, Pt. II, the Sequel. Royer raised his second son on his own.<ref>{{cite news |title=Extra Punk, Please |url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-xpm-2008-11-29-dpt-musicsix113008-story.html |publisher=LA Times}}</ref>

==Music Appearing in Media==

Casey Royer appeared as himself in the 1984 cult classic movie [[Suburbia (film)|Suburbia]] where he sang on stage. Royer wrote popular songs such as "Amoeba", "Johnny's Got a Problem" and "Richard Hung Himself" which have appeared in major films and popular video game soundtracks, including [[Grand Theft Auto V]] and [[Tony Hawk]] skate videos. Royer's songs have been covered by [[Slayer]], [[Kottonmouth Kings]], and many more. Royer's music has also been featured in numerous films such as [[Freddy Got Fingered|Freddie Got Fingered]], [[SLC Punk!|SLC Punk]], Gang Land, and beyond.

==PNX News==

Historically, traditional media outlets did not cover punk rock news or shows as it wasn't considered mainstream. Royer created an alternative media outlet, PNX News, to fill the gap and give punk rockers around the world a place to connect bands and fans. Royer's humor and wit are on full display with his alter-ego character, Carl Boyer, the charasmatic host who helps share the latest in punk rock news. With the internet, punk rockers worldwide are able to stay up-to-date on the latest punk shows, happenings, and interviews. Stand-in correspondents often fill-in at shows across the globe, highlighting the diverse subculture of the punk rock world. [https://www.instagram.com/pnxnewsofficial/?hl=en PNX News]also produces its own custom content, forming the band Yeastie Boys [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBm7lwesB9s], which produced the music video Bozo Bomb.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 10:44, 11 September 2023

Casey Royer
File:Casey Royer on Tour.jpg
Royer performing
Background information
Birth nameCasey A. Royer
Born (1958-10-08) October 8, 1958 (age 66)
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • drums
Years active1977–present
Labels

Casey A. Royer (born October 8, 1958),[citation needed] is an American musician and an early pioneer of the hardcore punk rock genre in Orange County. He named and formed the band Social Distortion as a teenager. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Royer is best known as the lead vocalist for Southern Californian punk rock band D.I. and as a drummer for the Adolescents.

Early years

Casey A. Royer was born on October 8, 1958 at St. Joesph's Hospital in Orange, California. Royer was adopted as a baby by Jack Royer and Virgina Royer. Jack was a public servant, serving the City of Fullerton's Water & Utility District. Royee's father taught him electrical and plumbing skills from a young age; his introduced him to music and drumming at the age of 9. Royer was raised as a single child; he keeps in touch with his biological sister who he met later in life. His family had a second home by the beach in El Morro, California, where Royer learned how to surf. Southern California's surf scene sun, and Royer's suburban upbringing would later influence much of the punk rocker's lyrical and musical style.{{cn}]

Royer's biological father, Eddie Adamek, was a prize-winning cowboy who helped create Disneyland's Frontierland, and taught rope trick skills to actor Steve Martin, who performed his own rope tricks in the silent movie and fiesta sequences.[1] Although Royer never met Adamek, Royer attributes his athleticism and passion for performing to his biological father.[citation needed]

Royer attended Troy High School, and began playing music with friends in the neighborhoods of Fullerton and Placentia, California. A shifting group of friends formed bands and played at parties and other gigs during their high school years.[2]

Career

Royer began playing the drums professionally in 1978 at the age of 20, as an early member of Social Distortion with Mike Ness. Royer not only named the band, he wrote "Mommy's Little Monster" and composed the group's early lyrics with occasional help from original lead vocalist Tom Corvin. He later drummed with the Detours, and after leaving Social Distortion, he became the lead vocalist of a Social Distortion splinter group[3] before disbanding it to drum for the Adolescents on and off between[4] 1980 and 1987. Royer wrote the song "Amoeba" with Rikk Agnew. After the Adolescents' first break-up in 1981, Casey formed D.I., where he is the lead vocalist, primary songwriter and only consistent member. He wrote "Richard Hung Himself", which has been covered by other artists, including Slayer.[citation needed]

When the Adolescents reformed in 1986, Casey returned to the band but left before the 1987 reunion album Brats in Battalions was recorded. He rejoined them again in 2001–2002 for their 20th Anniversary Tour. Casey also joined former Adolescents band members in the band ADZ from 1989–93,[5] after which he again made D.I. his primary focus. He has been the only constant member through many D.I. line-up shifts since the band's inception. Due to creative differences, Tony from the Adolescents kicked out original members Rikk Agnew and Casey Royer, who both wrote popular songs for the band and shaped the band's iconic sound. Royer and Agnew, popular musicians in their own right, formed the rAdolecents, also known as the Rads, in where most of the original band members of the Adolecents play the Blue Album (written mostly by Royer and Agnew). Rikk Agnew's son, Frank Agnew Jr., serves as the lead singer for the Rads.[citation needed]

Royer was recognized by the County of Orange for pioneering the early punk rock scene in Orange County. With the onset of social media, his bands are seeing a popular resurgence across the globe. As his popularity continues to increase, he was asked to be a guest tour guide at the first-of-its-kind Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas,[6] owned by his longtime friend Fat Mike of punk band NOFX. Fat Mike of NOFX says it was seeing Royer perform when he was a teenager that inspired his own punk rock career. Noodles from the rock band The Offspring also cites D.I. and Royer as musical inspiration, as the two bands appeared on billings together during The Offspring's early musical career.[citation needed]

Personal life

Royer was married in 1988 and had a son, Max Royer. After the marriage dissolved, Royer had a second son who is named Casey Royer, Pt. II, the Sequel. Royer raised his second son on his own.[7]

References

  1. ^ AFICatalog https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/57493. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ Interviews: D.I., Punknews.org, August 10, 2007, retrieved September 18, 2015
  3. ^ "Rikk Agnew & Eric Blair part 2 His youth, Social Distortion and O.C. punk". The Blairing Out with Eric Blair Show. March 23, 2019. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  4. ^ Huey, Steve. "Biography: The Adolescents". AllMusic. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
  5. ^ Ankeny, Jason, ADZ, AllMusic, retrieved September 18, 2015
  6. ^ [=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/legend-casey-royer-drops-wild-161843863.html "Legend Casey Royer Drops Wild Stories Inside Museum"]. Blast TV. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  7. ^ "Extra Punk, Please". LA Times.
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