Since the early 1980s, Fullerton, CA. has been the breeding ground for legendary Southern California hardcore punk bands such as The Adolescents, Agent Orange and Social Distortion. Among these punk pioneers is D.I., a band that has remained in the scene by staying true to the Orange County punk sound and attitude that inspired them and helped launch a punk rock movement. After forming in 1982, D.I. was first thrust into the limelight when they performed “Richard Hung Himself” in the 1984 film, “Suburbia,” directed by Penelope Spheeris. The song, off D.I.'s 1982 self-titled EP, produced another significant event in the history of D.I. when metal band, Slayer crossed musical boundaries and covered it in their 1996 album, “Undisputed Attitude.”

While the band has seen many lineup changes through the years, front man Casey Royer has remained the heart of the band as the only constant member. While participating in fellow reputable bands from Fullerton, the Adolescents and Social Distortion, Casey kept D.I. alive, many times with the help of his musically talented friends, as they'd cover for missing players. Casey's distinct vocals are enhanced with his witty social commentary in which he attacks California law's injustices.

Brothers Eddie and Joey Tater have been in the OC punk scene alongside D.I. and Casey since the early 80's. Officially joining in 2001, Eddie brings professionalism with his bass playing and does much of the song writing. Prior to D.I., Eddie has played for bands such as Manic Hispanic and Aversion, a band that also included his brother Joey and toured with GBH. Joey provides professional drumming, and before D.I., he played in the rockabilly band, Sun Demons. Solid musicianship runs deep in the Tater blood, their father is also a professional musician that has many times taken his sons around the world touring with his band.

Rhythm guitarist, “Chickenhead” got his nickname about 20 years ago during a drunken punk rock baseball game and has been also been in the OC punk scene since its beginning in the early 80's. After playing a few shows with D.I. in 1998, Chickenhead rejoined in 2000 after playing with the band, Lisafer, in which Rick Agnew of the Adolescents was also a part of.

Lead guitarist, Clinton joined in 2001 but was always close with his current bandmates. Before officially joining D.I., he played with different bands, occasionally jamming with Eddie and Joey.

While they never seek fame, D.I. continues to achieve it. Their songs have been featured in films and t.v. including SLC Punk and a recent performance (that included flying midgets) on the Discovery Channel's Monster Garage, which they landed after finding out they were the host's Jesse James' favorite band. D.I. is also credited with inspiring other bands, such as the Offspring.

The current lineup is bound together by friendship and their love of punk rock music before anything else. Their experiences within the punk rock scene and as musicians have refined their skills and now have the opportunity to play the music they grew up on for a new generation. Hooking up with Suburban Noize Records was a natural move for them because Brad X, co-owner of Suburban Noize and member of Kottonmouth Kings was also part of the punk rock movement in Fullerton and has been friends with the band for years. D.I. is set to release their latest album, “On the Western Front” on August 14, 2007, which promises to deliver the hard-hitting, controversial punk rock D.I. is known for.