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Meet Derek O'Brien, a cornerstone of California’s punk rock scene. Born in Fullerton, he made his mark by touring with Social Distortion in the early 1980s and playing on the influential Mommy's Little Monster (1983). Over a career that spans D.I., the Adolescents, and the Punk Rock Karaoke project, Derek has continued to push the genre forward. Today, he Co-Leads Ultrabomb, a punk supergroup featuring Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü) and Ryan Smith (Soul Asylum). This page covers his biography, discography highlights, and his active 2025 tour schedule across the West Coast. We’ve got you covered for verified tour info and where to follow Derek’s latest updates.

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Whether you’re a long-time OC punk fan or new to Derek O'Brien’s dynamic drumming, secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss ticket process. We’ve got you with reliable updates, official social links, and clear venue info for every show. For the latest on Ultrabomb and Derek’s appearances, check their official channels.

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Quick Facts About Derek O'Brien

  • Born in Fullerton, California; began touring with Social Distortion in 1981 and played on Mommy's Little Monster (1983) before leaving in 1984.
  • Drummer on Social Distortion's Mommy's Little Monster (1983, 13th Floor Records) — the album is widely cited as influential in the early OC punk scene.
  • Played with D.I. and the Adolescents; served as drummer for the Adolescents on OC Confidential (2005), which he also produced.
  • Pursued the Punk Rock Karaoke project (1996–2015) with Greg Hetson and Eric Melvin, among others.
  • Current project: Ultrabomb (drums), a punk supergroup with Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü) and Ryan Smith (Soul Asylum); co-led by O'Brien since joining the lineup in 2024/25.
  • 2025 tour activity includes Ultrabomb's West Coast dates (May 23–24 Las Vegas; June 6–17 through the West Coast) and a later August US run with Dead Bob; see 2025 schedules below.

The records

Derek O'Brien Discography

  • OC Confidential
    2005 · Finger
  • Mommy's Little Monster
    1983 · 13th Floor Records

The hits

Top Derek O'Brien Songs

  • Bad Luck
    1992 · US Alt 2
  • Let It Be Me
    1990 · US Alt 11
  • Ball and Chain
    1990 · US Alt 13
  • Ring of Fire
    1990 · US Alt 25

Whether you’re a long-time OC punk fan or new to Derek O'Brien’s dynamic drumming, secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss ticket process. We’ve got you with reliable updates, official social links, and clear venue info for every show. For the latest on Ultrabomb and Derek’s appearances, check their official channels.

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