Category: The Answer Category: Miscellaneous
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Fans
Brian: “We have this awesome subculture of Bad Religion fans who are absolutely obsessed with our music. They buy every record, know all the lyrics, and just can’t get enough of what we’re doing. It’s like our music speaks to them in a really special way. These fans are like our focus group, you know?…
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FCC
Hey there, folks! Let me give you the lowdown on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These guys are the big shots who regulate all things wire, cable, and radio communications in the good ol’ USA. They even got a shoutout in the song “Only Entertainment” with the lyrics “Hey you, Mr. FCC! Have you no…
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Folk and old music
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…
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Font
Guess what font style BR’s logo uses? It’s called Friz Quadrata (bold) and it was designed by the awesome Vic Caruso for Visual Graphics Corp. back in 1974. But here’s the cool part – there’s a font style called Anticlaire that’s super similar to Friz Quadrata, and the best part is, it’s free! Can you…
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Forbidden Beat: Perspectives on Punk Drumming
Guess what?! On February 22, 2022, a super awesome book called “Forbidden Beat: Perspectives on Punk Drumming” was unleashed into the world! And let me tell you, it’s not your ordinary book. It’s packed with mind-blowing personal essays, interviews, and lists from some seriously respected writers and musicians. They dive deep into the wild history…
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Ecological collapse
Jay: “Hey, have you noticed that Greg always sings about how we’re all gonna die soon? It’s like his favorite topic!” Greg: “Oh, come on! I’m actually a really happy person. Sure, I believe that extinction is inevitable for humans and even for birds, but that doesn’t stop me from living a happy life and…
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Education
Greg was absolutely thrilled and full of excitement when he shared how his education had greatly enhanced his understanding of the world. He exclaimed, “It’s like opening up a whole new world of possibilities! You can explore new ideas and ask thought-provoking questions, as long as your philosophy hasn’t completely transformed.” Brett, on the other…
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Encores
Back in the day when No Control/Generator/Recipe were still popular, Bad Religion used to have a strict no-encore policy. Greg, the lead singer, would always remind the audience that they weren’t rock stars and that encores were for them. However, during the Stranger Than Fiction Tour in Santa Monica, they played their “last” song and…
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Epitaph
Brett was always the president of the label, but back in 1980, Epitaph was just a logo and a PO box. They used to store the records in Brett’s mom’s garage. Greg and Brett would sit in Brett’s dining room and come up with Epitaph logos. Greg still keeps a sketch pad at home with…
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Equipment
Brett 2002: “I’ve got this awesome Gibson Les Paul Standard with a Duncan ’59 pickup, it’s my main guitar. And then I also have a Tom Anderson Stratocaster Telecaster, a Marshall Slash head, and a Mesa Boogie triple rectifier. Oh, and don’t forget my two Marshall 1960 4×12 cabinets and Schaller tuners. It’s a bad…
