The Misfits

Misfits
Left to right: Only, Arce, and Cadena in 2012
Background information
Also known as	The Original Misfits (2016)
Origin	Lodi, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	Horror punk, hardcore punk, punk rock, heavy metal
Years active	1977–1983, 1995–present
Labels	Plan 9/Blank, Slash, Caroline, Geffen, Roadrunner, Misfits
Members	Glenn Danzig Jerry Only Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein Acey Slade Dave Lombardo
Past member(s)	Manny Martínez Franché Coma Mr. Jim Bobby Steele Joey Image Arthur Googy Robo Dr. Chud Michale Graves Marky Ramone Dez Cadena Eric "Chupacabra" Arce Jerry "Jerry Other" Caiafa II
Website	misfits.com

The Misfits were a punk rock band from New Jersey. They are usually classified as a hardcore punk or horror punk band. They often played in theatrical makeup to look spooky. They had themes mostly from old movies, especially horror movies. The lead singer was Glenn Danzig. Danzig later formed Samhain and then Danzig. Other members went on to form a new version of the Misfits in the late 2000s. That version eventually included members of the Ramones and Black Flag.

The Misfits had many of their records released in limited collectible versions. Sometimes they were released through their fan club called The Fiend Club. They had a huge influence on everything from the way punk is marketed (the Misfits rival Kiss in marketing of their skull logo) to the many celebrities wearing their T shirts.