Formed in 1986 in Anaheim, California, United States as a
ska punk band inspired by
Madness, the lineup of No Doubt initially comprised
John Spence as lead vocal,
Gwen Stefani on back-up vocal, and
Eric Stefani on 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 Dumont and drummer
Adrian Young.