 The band was formed by vocalist <unk> <unk> , formerly of The <unk> , also known as " <unk> " ( MC <unk> ) , and guitarist Wes <unk> , who became friends amidst the Orange County hardcore punk scene . <unk> and <unk> recruited guitarist <unk> , bassist <unk> , drummer <unk> <unk> and DJ Product <unk> 1969 . They named the group " <unk> " , which stands for " higher education " . The band built a following with their energetic performances at local venues , and released the self @-@ financed extended play , Church of <unk> . Legal issues forced <unk> to change their name , adding " <unk> " , which stood for " Planet Earth " . 
