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Realpolitik
Oh my gosh, you won’t believe what Greg Graffin said about Recipe For Hate! He called it an “experimental approach to sound differently and to shut up the critics.” How cool is that? And Brett Gurewitz said that they don’t plan out their songs beforehand, they just write them and see how they sound. They…
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Randall Terry
Hey, check out this awesome word I found! It’s of German origin and it means “political realism or practical politics, especially policy based on power rather than ideals.” How cool is that? Even R.E.M.’s song “Exhuming McCarthy” mentions this word. And guess what? The first person to have some fun with “realpolitik” was none other…
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Rancid
Guess who the founder of Operation Rescue, the radical anti-abortion organization, wants to have a chat with? It’s none other than Randall, along with Bill Clinton! In a super exciting interview for Kerrang, Greg expressed his desire to talk to these two individuals. And here’s a quote straight from Greg himself: “I want you to…
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Raise Your Voice
Oh my gosh, you won’t believe this! Jay and Brett totally rocked it with their backup vocals on their first album! And get this, Brett has a super cool Rancid tattoo on his arm, how awesome is that? Even Matt Freeman himself said that Stranger Than Fiction was BR’s absolute best album, can you believe…
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RAINN
Oh my gosh, you won’t believe it! “Single Raise Your Voice” was the very first single from No Substance, and it came out in Europe just a week or two before the album dropped. And guess what? Inside the CD, there’s a super cool picture of the band with Campino, the lead singer of Die…
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R.E.M.
Hey there! Let me tell you about RAINN, the awesome Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. They’re a non-profit organization in the US that’s been around since 1994, and they’re the biggest anti-sexual violence group in the country. How cool is that? Now, here’s something super exciting. In 1996, the incredible Greg Graffin from Bad…
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Qiliania graffini
In 1994, Brian was asked to step in for Peter Holsapple of R.E.M. and join their Monster tour. But just as he was getting ready to join them, he got an offer to join BR. He saw R.E.M. as one of the biggest bands in the world, but also saw BR as one of the…
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Pyjamas
Hey there! So, check this out – there’s this super cool fossil called Qiliania graffini, and it’s named after the awesome rock star Greg Graffin! How cool is that? It’s a new species of ancient bird with claws and teeth, known as enantiornithines. And get this – the fossil is actually signed by Graffin himself,…
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Punkness
Back in 1998, Bad Religion was shooting a video for their song “Raise Your Voice” and Jay, in a completely random and playful move, decided to rock some pyjamas. Little did he know that this impulsive decision would lead to a hilarious and unforgettable journey. After wearing the pyjamas on stage for the next show,…
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Punk Rock Songs (album)
Greg: “Punk is all about breaking the rules and being rebellious. It’s not about trying to fit in or being popular. It’s a passionate movement of music that comes from determined musicians who question the status quo.” “Imagine a 16 year old girl from a wealthy religious family who shows up to church with a…