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Bad Religion has played in Britain, but it is not their favorite place to play. They have had poor album sales and limited media coverage. Their first concert in Britain was in 1991. Despite a loyal following, album sales have been minimal. The band has faced challenges with venues and promoters outside of London. The UK press has not portrayed them accurately. The band has expressed their frustrations with the British music industry and government. They appreciate their UK fans but touring extensively in England is unlikely unless conditions change.
Greg’s Letter to Fan in Britain:
Greg wrote a letter to a British fan who complained about the lack of gigs in the UK. He acknowledged the devoted fan base in the UK but explained the difficulties in determining where to play. Factors such as poor record sales, venues, promoters, and press coverage weighed against England. Greg expressed his frustrations with the British music industry and society. He mentioned the importance of accurate press coverage and the band’s preference for touring in the USA due to a larger fan base. He appreciated the fan’s bluntness and concern.
BRML anti-Sony UK Campaign:
A British member of the BRML started a campaign against Sony UK, asking British fans to write to the label. The band expressed support for the campaign and the idea of a petition. They emphasized that the campaign should be from the fans and not involve the band directly. They mentioned their frustrations with the label and the canceled dates in the UK.
“All Fantastic Images”:
The song “All Fantastic Images” expresses the band’s distaste for England. In an interview, Brian and Greg explained their frustrations with the English music industry and their preference for playing in Scotland. They criticized the industry’s snobbishness and complicated language. They appreciated the support of English fans but disliked the industry’s insistence on using more syllables than necessary.
Ian Winwood:
Ian Winwood, a UK critic, is one of the few who likes Bad Religion. He gave positive reviews to their albums Generator, The Process of Belief, and True North.
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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