The Orange County CA Punk Band Farside Formed In 1989 Comprising Frontman Popeye Guitarist Kevin Murphy Bassist Brian Chu And Drummer Bob Beshear. Upon Landing A Deal With Revelation Records The Quartet Issued Their Debut Rochambeau In 1992 Followed A Year Later By Rigged In The Wake Of A Self-Titled 1995 EP Farside Was Largely Silent For The Remainder Of The Decade Finally Resurfacing In 1999 With The Monroe Doctrine. ~ Jason Ankeny All Music Guide