Formed in early 1987 as a skaband inspired by Madness, the lineup of No Doubtinitially comprised John Spenceas lead vocal, Gwen Stefanion back-up vocal, and Eric Stefanion keyboards. While playing the party-band circuit around Anaheim, the trio picked up bassist Tony Kanal. Hardened by the suicide of Spence in December 1987, No Doubt nevertheless continued; Gwen became the lone vocalist and the group added guitarist Tom Dumontand drummer . No Doubt's live act began to attract regional interest, and Interscope Records signed them in 1991. The band's debut a year later, an odd fusion of ' 80s popand ska, sank without a trace in the wake of the grungemovement.
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