According to The Los Angeles Times, BR is like the living embodiment of the idea that hardcore punk is actually folk music. Greg himself has even stated on multiple occasions that he considers BR to be folk music. He describes the music as simple and not overly produced, something that anyone can play in their garage. He sees it as very accessible and relatable, much like folk music, although much louder. Greg was really into music literature for a while, particularly Last Train to Memphis by Peter Guralnick, which he absolutely loved. During that time, he expressed a strong interest in American folk music. In another interview, Greg mentioned that his mom’s side of the family is from rural Indiana and they would always have traditional music playing at family gatherings. Music was a big part of their lives, as they grew up around the radio. American traditional old-timey music holds some of Greg’s earliest memories. His uncle would lead sing-alongs and was a big fan of artists like Doc Watson, the Delmore Brothers, and Jimmie Rodgers.
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