Formed in Los Angeles in 1979 by founding Black Flag member, Keith Morris, The Circle Jerks released their debut album Group Sex in 1980. The band broke up and reformed several times throughout the 80's, all the while remaining a hallmark of the American hardcore punk genre. After releasing albums Oddities, Abnormalities, and Curiosities in the mid-90's, conflict arose and the group imploded once again. Although the Circle Jerks are broken up, some members continue to tour as a special treat for punk rock fans.