China White (band)

China White
China White in 1981. From left to right: Frank Ruffino, James Rodriguez, Marc Martin, Joey Ruffino.
China White in 1981. From left to right: Frank Ruffino, James Rodriguez, Marc Martin, Joey Ruffino.
Background information
OriginHuntington Beach, California, U.S.
GenresHardcore punk, punk rock
Years active1979–2013
LabelsFrontier, Lethal Records, Malt Soda Recordings
MembersFrank Ruffino †
Scott Sisunik
Marc Martin
James Rodriguez
Richard Katchadoorian
Joey Ruffino
Vince Mesa
Corey Stretz
Steven Barrios
Jeff Porter
James Lugo

China White was an influential hardcore punk band from Huntington Beach, California, best known for their EP Danger Zone. They were, along with The Crowd, Adolescents, Social Distortion, T.S.O.L. and Shattered Faith, the prominent figures of the early Orange County punk scene.[1][2] In 1982, photographer Glen E. Friedman wrote: "Full doses of China White will send staggering chills through your veins as you experience this nitro-punk injection."[3]

  1. ^ Epting, Chris (November 18, 2014). Rock 'n' Roll in Orange County: Music, Madness and Memories, pp 72-72. ISBN 978-1-62585-142-0. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  2. ^ Sheklian, Brian (April 2007). "Sun, Sand, and Safety Pins: The Sensationalistic Saga of Punk Rock in Surf City". TrakMarx. Retrieved October 17, 2015. Archived March 5, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Friedman, Glenn E. "Hardcore Holocaust: LA Punk Report, 1982". punkrocker.org.uk. Punk Rocker. Retrieved March 6, 2022.