In the early 90's, Through out the region of Southern California known as the Inland Empire the name "The Hoodlumz" stood alone in a sea of alternative music groups. The Hoodlumz formed in 1989 as a garage punk rock band. Though they quickly evolved to what they themselves call "hoodlum rock", a natural progression from their punk rock roots. The Hoodlumz have taken the fun and energy of circa 80 Los Angeles punk rock and mixed in the strength of hard rock percussion and the splendor of progressive guitar work. The group is also known for their gang vocal strength and poetic song writing. As live performers the Hoodlumz showed they understood that the audience is there to be entertained, They always lived up to their pledge to give the people what they what, A great show. The band longest line up consisted of Curt Wylde - Bass/Lead vocal , Juan Whyte - Drums, Chris Hernandez - Guitar, and Fred Wright - Rhythm Guitar/vocal. The Hoodlumz released a 7" EP titled "Skin of the Soul" on Delirium Records. The records shows some of the verticality of the group, from the punk sound of Cruel World to the metal edge of Mother of Pain to the more Pop rock sound of Out Alive. Shortly after recording and "Skin Of The Soul" EP. The band parted ways. The members of the Hoodlumz remain friends. Whenever they run into each other a smile crosses their faces, even before a work is spoken. It's like a hidden secret, a inside joke that only a Hoodlum would get. In late 2003 Chris, Curt and Juan got back together to records "Borderline" for Immaculate Deception" a tribute to Madonna Where are they now? Juan Whyte is currently a High School teacher, Author and Political activist. Chris Hernandez continues to perform in a Latin rock band. Fred Wright is currently rehearsing with his new band. Curt Wylde missing and presumed dead, again - First Hoodlumz Line Up - Juan Whyte, Curt Wylde and John Mercer 1989 - The Last Hoodlumz Line up - Curt Wylde, Chris Hernandez and Juan Whyte 1992

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