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Jay -equipment
Guitars Jay’s main bass is a super cool 1977 Fender P-Bass, and it’s white! His backup bass is like a mix of a vintage 1963 AV Fender body and a Schecter neck. It’s got this awesome “badass” bridge that he totally ordered online, but who knows if it’s legit or not. Oh, and he used…
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Jamie – joining the band
Oh my gosh, guess what happened just three days after Jamie’s band …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead took a break in 2015? He got an email inviting him to try out for Bad Religion! Can you believe it? Jamie was so excited and playful about it because he’s a…
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James Hutton (1727-1797)
Oh boy, let me tell you about this awesome dude from the 18th century! James Hutton was not just your average geologist-physician-farmer, he was the founder of modern geoscience! This guy was a total game-changer. In 1795, he published a book called The Theory of the Earth and introduced the Principle of Uniformitarianism. This principle…
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Italy
Bobby recalls this festival in Milan as the absolute craziest BR show ever! Can you believe it? They were sharing the stage with Neil Young, Booker T and the MGs, 4 Non Blondes, and James (you know, some mellow stuff). But when BR came on, it was a whole different story. No one clapped, no…
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It’s Reciprocal
Hey there! So, check it out – this awesome song is one of three brand new recordings that were included on Tested. And get this, it was recorded at Greg’s super cool Polypterus home studio on October 14, 1996. Now, let’s talk about the meaning behind this song. It’s all about relationships, my friend. Whether…
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It’s Only Over When You Give Up
General Brett playfully exclaimed that this song is like a delightful fusion of Journey and STYX! 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…
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It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue
Guess what? It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue is not just any old song – it’s a cover song from the super cool four-disc album called Chimes of Freedom! And get this, it’s got a whopping 75 newly recorded Bob Dylan songs by over 80 artists! Can you believe it? This album was made to…
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Into the Unknown
In 1983, Bad Religion became disillusioned with the punk scene and decided to go into the studio to record an album without worrying about style or marketing. They hired producer Thom Wilson, but he quit after the first or second day, so they brought in Jim Mankey. Greg Graffin used a Roland Juno 6 synthesizer…
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Inner Logic
Greg enthusiastically expresses his hope that people will start questioning what may seem obvious, as there is often a deeper meaning that contradicts surface appearances. He believes in the existence of an inner logic. In the song, this inner logic represents the hidden truth that one must discover on their own. It reveals that the…
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Influences
BR BR’s beginnings were heavily influenced by iconic bands such as the Beatles, Todd Rundgren, Black Flag, The Germs, and Elvis Costello, as well as the vibrant world of folk music. Jay, on the other hand, found his bass playing style shaped by the incredible sounds of The Jam, The Clash, The Adolescents, Elvis Costello…