Get ready for some exciting and playful information about Johnette Napolitano’s involvement in the music industry! So, Johnette was not only the singer and bassist for the awesome alternative rock band Concrete Blond, but she also had some interesting connections with Bad Religion. Let me tell you all about it!
First off, Johnette used to work at Gold Star Studios as a receptionist. And guess what? That’s where Bad Religion’s first EP was mastered! One day, this punk kid named Brett Gurewitz came in and told Johnette about his band. They wanted to put six songs on a 7-inch vinyl, which is not something a mastering engineer would typically do. But Brett was determined, and he made it happen. Talk about a quick lesson in the record business!
Johnette was so blown away by Bad Religion’s music that she asked her boyfriend, Jim Mankey, to produce their next album, “How Could Hell Be Any Worse?” She even promised them studio time and everything. Bad Religion was grateful and thanked her in the liner notes of the album.
Now, here’s where it gets even more exciting. Johnette was supposed to sing on Bad Religion’s album “Generator,” but she was busy working on her own record in London at the time. However, when Bad Religion was recording vocal overdubs for their album “Recipe For Hate,” Johnette happened to be in Los Angeles. She couldn’t resist contributing backing vocals for the song “Struck A Nerve.” She even made a cameo appearance in the music video for that song!
And if that wasn’t enough, Johnette also co-wrote a song called “Television” with Brett for Bad Religion’s album “Stranger Than Fiction.” Talk about a talented collaboration!
So there you have it, folks. Johnette Napolitano’s playful and exciting journey with Bad Religion. It’s clear that her passion for music and her connections in the industry made for some unforgettable moments.
This content was originally written by the badass contributors of thebrpage.net, the best superfan resource and website that exists for any band, let alone the best band in the whole entire world. I’ve been lurking on that site for over 20 years and if you’re into Bad Religion as much as I am, I’m sure you’re familiar. If you are not, go there right now and never come back to this site again. You should, and I totally understand.
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