James William Lindberg (born July 26, 1965) was the singer-songwriter for the California punk band Pennywise. He formed it in 1988 with Fletcher Dragge (guitars), Jason Thirsk (bass) and Byron McMackin (drums), who were previously alums from two South Bay High Schools, Redondo Union High School and Mira Costa where Lindberg graduated in 1983. He also graduated from UCLA in 1989. Lindberg also released his first book in May 2007 titled Punk Rock Dad: No Rules, Just Real Life . The book explores the dichotomy of being a responsible husband and parent raising 3 daughters while fronting an anti-establishment punk rock band and includes a number of anecdotes relating to each role. In August 2009, Jim Lindberg announced that he was leaving Pennywise. [1] He released the following statement: “ After 20 years, nine albums and thousands of shows around the world, my time in Pennywise has come to an end. Being the singer for this band has been an amazing experience, and along the way we made some of the best fans anyone could ask for. There are few things that made me more proud than seeing people at our shows singing our songs, and it’s your support and encouragement that’s kept me going this long. would sincerely like to thank everyone who helped us along the way and wish everyone in the Pennywise family the best of luck and continued success. Yours truly, Jim. ”

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Albums appeared on by Pennywise

• A Word from the Wise (1989, EP)
• Wildcard (1989, EP)
• Pennywise (1991)
• A Word from the Wise/Wildcard (1992, compilation of the EPs)
• Unknown Road (1993)
• About Time (1995)
• Full Circle (1997)
• Straight Ahead (1999)
• Live @ the Key Club (2000)
• Land of the Free? (2001)
• From the Ashes (2003)
• The Fuse (2005)
• Reason to Believe (2008)
• Brats on the Beat (sings "Blitzkrieg Bop" Ramones cover for kids)

References

1. "Vocalist Jim Lindberg leaves Pennywise." Punknews.org. August 21, 2009.