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Bad Religion vocalist Greg Graffin sits down with Graham Hartmann (@grahamwire) to prove and disprove what's written about him on Wikipedia!
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I am also from Racine. Born and raised. In fact, Greg's dad was one of my English professors in college and he had a baseball hat in his office that said 'Dad Religion'.
Thumbs down... out of principle.... because I know it'll probably piss you off.
I’m from Kenosha and always heard he was from Kenosha, I’m glad I watched this video to clear that up.
@@kevinheath716 I don't think he cares.
@@kevinheath716 thumbs down, out of principle, because nobody cares jackass.
So I feel he should have said something about Kringle...👍🏽
Greg is forever the man. A punk who knows what he's talking about as opposed to just getting angry at things that seem wrong.
He treats Graham like a naughty student reading out his disappointing essay.
Haha, nice! [But, man... Graham's not exactly the best interviewer/host, so your comment is pretty spot on.]
@@EdwoodCA what! Graham's the shit, all his interviews feel so much less like band members painfully answering boring questions and much more like a fan having a conversation with a friend.
@@patsquanch From that perspective of boring answers to standard questions, I definitely agree with you.
But in this case, for me, it's the other side of the coin.
Breaking it down:
Good answers from the interviewee.
Good questions inherent from the format/idea.
These two elements would remain good with a better [or more traditional] style of interviewing.
So, the factor that remains which is not great, is the manner the interviewer conducts the interview. It's mildly painful to watch. But that's just my lone opinion, not anymore valid than anyone else's.
eg. Imagine Sean Evans of Hot Ones doing the interviewing here. That'd be a great one. Sean Evans is a fantastic, non-standard interviewer.
Cheers!
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I overlooked this comment at first. I came back to say it was indeed vary accurate lol!
Lol
One of the smartest punks ever...his lyrics are incredible..poetic and highly intelligent
He is such a nice guy but in person would also be so intimidating because you just know he's way way smarter than you 🤣
His intelligence is also sprinkled with a sense of humor + wit.
Definitely, couple other really intelligent frontmen Dexter Offspring, Milo Descendents. I believe they both have PHDs as well
Greg Graffin and Jello Biafra are very intelligent
How can people critisize this? Graffin being the mix of a grandfatherly teacher and a grumpy yet very intellectual mr scrooge has been his style for years. And I love it. That what makes him unique, that's what makes Bad Religion unique within the punk scene
Polite, well versed, PhD, Punk Rock legend. Wonder why he wasn't seen at a lot of talk shows.
How can he be in a talk show being punk? When you see the punk in the establishment, he stop being that.
Busy lad.
I could listen to Greg all day. Smart as all hell
@Agnostic Imperialist Ultra Nationalist what makes you think that? Maybe he's just a bit brash cause he's so highly educated
he seemed pretty thin-skined to me.....
A jerk and self righteous
Well he's the youngest Boomer.
Kobe Bryant your username didn’t age well...
Michael Keaton could be Greg Graffin in a Bad Religion movie
Lol,that's what i thought
No! It's should be bruce willis
Nope, Kevin Costner!
Greg talks like Keaton too hahaha
Bruce Willis
I just wanted to add that this was an insightful interview. Many moons ago in my kid days, I was making skins for WinAmp as a hobby. I emailed Bad Religion to see if it was okay to use their art, and the reply was "go for it" and signed Greg Graffin. I'm not sure if he was the one that actually replied to me, but the idea of "go for it" changed me. Thank you.
Thats super rad.
Winamp I almost forgot about that program good old times😄
The thought of Bad Religion opening for Blink 182 just really irritates me
No gate keeping dude
@@GlennJimenezgatekeeping is good, it's only offensive to people with bad taste
I remember going to that concert where Bad Religion opened for Blink 182...I left after Bad Religion.
Me too!
Wtf? Bad religion opened for them? Im sick
Do you feel proud of it?
I honestly love them both
Went to the same tour show....came for Bad Religion, stayed for Blink 182, took a weed break during Fenix TX....
How was this video not called Stranger Than Fiction
Jonah Lancaster why did I not think of this
Haha!! Nice!👍👍
Dennis Leavitt I get this is off-topic, but what’s Head cheese? I’m afraid to look it up.
Heyo
Huge miss. I thought the same lol
Fact: my best friend is Greg's HVAC technician. Takes care of all of Greg's cooling, heating, plumbing in his house in upstate NY. Based on what I hear from my homie, Greg is really laid back and nice to be around.
One of the best punk rock bands of all times, and the dude is really damn cool to boot!
In my opinion, I'll want to correct something: It's THE BEST punk rock band of all times.
You're right
correction: one of the best bands of all times
Saw them in Toronto about in July. They still got it.
@@jb111082 second best* NoFx is the best.
I don’t feel smart enough to even listen to Greg. You can tell from their lyrics how smart he is, not just due to his PhD, but that he is really naturally smart.
Even after all these years Greg still has just the greatest voice and I could listen to him for hours.
Love this Punk Professor. Kinda wish Bad Religion would never ever stop. (Btw it's still worth every penny seeing one of their live shows, they still rock.)
gocsa I’m gonna see them next month 😬😬
saw them about 2 weekends ago; they played no control in it's entirety. fucking exceptional
I agree, I saw them with Rise Against in the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago back in highschool (maybe 2011 or 2012). I punched a grown man and claimed he initiated the fight to seciruty to get up front to see my favorite band.
@@ZeRo-em6ui What do you mean no control in its entirety? Is there a longer version out there?
@@jingles123456789ify I'm guessing the whole album?
If ever there was someone who looks like they DIDN'T sell out it has to be this guy. The Godfather of punk could double as your high school wood working teacher. Amazing!
Greg Graffin is my absolute favorite punk vocalist, I have all of his solo work as well. I love the fact his progress and achievements in life not only prove the type of music you listen to does not dictate who you are but also spits in the face of all the parents that said listening to punk rock will get you nowhere. As a Wisconsin born guy living in Milwaukee, Greg Graffin is in my opinion the most famous person from my state.
_Recipe for Hate_ is my favorite Bad Religion album. I've had it for 20 years, and never knew E.V. sang the second verse on "Watch it Die" until I just put it on and noticed the subtle but very distinct Vedder vibrato on the vocals. Great interview!
I wish I could be Bad Religion's drummer, I'd be drumming for one of the most awesome bands and one of the coolest frontmen ever.
The way he laughs about the silly names is so wholesome
"....and became Bad Religion fans... when they grew up a little bit." Hahahahaa! Classic!
Untrue though. I was 15 when I first heard Bad Religion and got hooked instantly. My gateway drug was Green Day (Dookie) in primary school. Blink just sucks, except for their first album. IDK where this myth kids listen to shitty pop music comes from. People with bad taste come in all ages.
I love br and gd, but blink was my first love
I don't believe he meant the kind of offence you assume, in fact I don't really see how it's offensive? Everyone knows that Blink, for many years, WERE a juvenile band, they were a pop-punk band, and a lot of young kids related to their music. Bad Religion are neither juvenile nor pop-punk, their lyrics are just way more mature, it appeals to an older crowd, it's not really rocket science. Blink was like a gateway band for a LOT of kids to get into punk, hardcore whatever you wanna call it, mainly because live, they were just as fast and loud as any hardcore band, and that's just what he says. Bad Religion are an independent band, they own their own label, which happens to be the biggest independent label of all time, if they didn't want to tour with Blink, they wouldn't have done it, they got a lot of new fans from that tour.
Ahaha absolutely!
@@Biskawow what graffin mean is when they mature enough to know how the punk rock music really is
Graffin is abundantly gracious with this kid.
I was 14 and saw bad religion open for blink182 that tour in 2000, im literally one of those kids that ended up loving bad religion after that summer.
Ditto…I was 14 and I saw them on that tour also. BR fan ever since, though my appreciation grew with age.
Do a Fact or Fiction for Dexter Holland of The Offspring or Tim Armstrong of Rancid!
Dying Scene Fuck yeah!
Dying Scene Yes that's exactly what I want.
YESSS!!
Fact or fiction : jonathan davis KORN
HA HA!
"Some of them Became Bad Religion fans when they grew up a little bit" seems like a small shot at Blinks lyrical content lol
I caught that too haha
Unfortunately...Bad Religion doesn't sing about pooping and jacking off. Unfortunately.
TK Street except Jay's background vocals during live shows :D
HE WANTS TO FUCK A DOG
You're right. It was small. Should have been much bigger.
Dr Graffin you are a real inspiration. I always loved the wit behind B.R. you're a real example for kids these days bro! Thank u Gruhamed for another excellent video, love it!
one of the best voices in music right here
I had Greg as a TA in Amy McCune’s “Biology of Fishes” course back in 1990 at Cornell. He also taught the lab for that course, sat in on Amy’s lectures, and went on our field trips. He was a great TA and was as smart and patient as he is in this interview. For some reason I think he used to rollerblade around campus and he may have even played intramural hockey, although my memory may be wrong. I remember listening to a few songs of one of his albums at the fish fry we had at Amy’s at the end of the year, and I said, “this sounds like Iron Maiden’s first album”. Anyway, Greg is a great guy and as down to earth as you see in this interview.
I remember being 17 and writing a report for my Speech class that everyone presented about a famous person's bio. I wrote mine on Greg Graffin, and the best part was that our teacher allowed us to use Wiki as a source. Haha
Greg Graffin, you rule!!! One of my 3 favorite bands of all time! your albums are like a guide on how to view the world from a perspective based on science and reason. You are especially poignant in this time, as people are trying to undue science and progress. So thank you and keeping doing your thing, its great!
“People are trying to undo science and progress” *cough cough* Christians.
The most chilled out punk rocker ever!!!
edgelord of mordor I
Yea.. idk why people are acting like he was a jerk in this interview
Sam Graham He did seem a little bit pretentious here.
Thank you guys so so so so much for this I've been waiting forever!! Once I saw the interviews you did with him I was hoping a Fact or Fiction would follow. I assume this was filmed while he was in NY on that solo tour he did? I think he did 2 NY shows. I had to pleasure of seeing him and hanging out with him on my birthday show Feb 28th. He's my musical idol as well as a life inspiration. Absolutely love this man.
really great voice, graceful person, genuinely happy to be in the interview (or at least, very respectful of the interviewer, in case he was pissed off that he had to do this) - first class person . just as every human should be . thank you mr. graffin
Arrogant yet lovable. Mr. G. is still the second best dad in the world, next to mine. As a longtime fan, it was good to hear clarification on some questions I had on the history of the band. Great video!
That's how good Bad Religion are Eddie Vedder can sing back up and they still sound amazing
His students sound like the kind of people to preach that no bad religion song can make your life complete
If A Single Song Can Complete Their Entire Lifetime Of Existence, They Must Be Living Pretty Meaningless Lives
You don't capitalise every word.
GrayWoIf Nice 'pun' there xD
My Typing Is A Compulsion For Order Courtesy Of Autism, Not That It Needs Any Justification At All.
Yeah but they should prepare for rejection they get no direction from theeheeeem heeeeheeeem
I HAVE BEEN WAITING. THANK YOU!!
I saw BR in Atlanta in 2000, during that much talked about “Blink182” tour when I was 14, I became a BR fan from then on. I came to appreciate BR and Greg so much more in college (Empire strikes first era). He was, and is, like the most cherished of my college profs. I could listen/talk to him for hours. The lyrical and harmonic quality of this band cannot be overstated. The are awesome!
I love this man, his academic journey and his band has always inspired me to walk on the same path and road.
Very big inspiration, love you, Greg.
This dude is oddly down to earth.
Caleb Rebeck most punk/punk rock singers are
How’d you expect him to be?
Seen you guys in August finally with NOFX in Edmonton, only waited my whole life. I got the gray race cd in 99 and it changed my life, thanks, John.
when you are a Bad Religion fan, you grew up a little
Genious man in every way. Would love to hear Graffin on Joe Rogans podcast. I could listen to him for hours and hours!
Yes! I've been saying that for years.
Completely agree !!
I just had the same thought, ended up here!
Rogan is too busy booking neo nazi's and conspiracy theorists
Agreed!
I actually discovered Bad Religion on that Blink 182 tour in Atlanta and became a lifelong fan that night.
I saw them in ATL too, when I was 14. No comparison with blink, obviously. I appreciate them the older that I get.
About Time!!
Probably the best FoF I've seen yet. Very informative.
I want to see him debate with Henry Rollins
Gosh, he is one of the coolest people in music
Loved it! Keep up with the good work!
That was fun, what a great sense of humor. Greg's words and music have been an enlightening and thought provoking influences in how I formed my world view. Bad religion is at the top of the list of my favorite all time bands. I may never get to meet Greg , but I want to thank him for making my life more enjoyable if for nothing else than the music that resonates with my very soul, Thanks Greg ! 🖖
Such a humble guy, intelligent and funny. Love him.
havent seen Greg in a while, he has as Michael Keaton look going..
Stephen Russo shit, I can’t unsee it
@@psychosalad6653 Looks more like Chevy Chase
Omg I see it now! Lol
Bruce Willis
He looks like my grandpa on my mom's side
Dude! Watching from Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Love this guy, love Bad Religion!
One of the most intelligent musicians around....
I wish this was an hour long
A great human being!
I could listen to Greg tell stories for hours. His books are amazing!
@Loudwire (& Graffin, of course):
BTW: Thanks for all the infos!
A couple of weeks ago, I was able to correct some errors in and update the article about Greg Graffin in the German Wikipedia based on this video. :-)
Thank you!!!! Bad Religion is my fav Punk band
When they played with Blink that year, I was super fucking surprised as I didn’t know till I was there at Blossom, and it was one of my favorite shows I ever went to (because of Bad Religion being there!!!)
I was listening to bad religion because I felt like it AND I'm going to see them in 6 days and this was in the recommendation tab and I love it!!
Such a smart man!
So many great songs.....
You're the man Greg. Favorite Punk Band
I saw the show headlining Blink with Bad Religion. First concert I ever went to. AMAZING show! That night I became a Bad Religion fan.
That’s crazy. I was going to the University and didn’t even know he taught there. Mad I didn’t take his class.
I saw them in Tampa. I was 13 at the time. Now 14.
This guy is a lyrical genius I love bad religion
Awesome interview. Love GG and BR.
I wish this was longer! so good.
To know Bad Religion could've had the name of a Goregrind band is definetly something funny.
In an alternate universe:
"Vaginal Discharge - 21st century digital boy"
Lol
vaginal discharge - vagina song
Delirium of Discharge
Head Cheese - American Jesus
I actually liked that album! It took a couple listens. Intellectually one of the better albums.
Seeing them for the first time next week, can’t wait!
how was it? :D
@@mashedtaters An amazing time!
Mr Graffin is almost as well known for his 'hammer to nail' sense of humor as he is for being the front man for Bad Religion. Now, this human Funny Bone's most knee slapping quips have been collected in a 2 page paperback book titled "Laughin' with Graffin". Available soon from...?
I can tell he's a great teacher
As a 25yo punk, 10" mohawk, met a 15 yo kid asked me about my BR t-shirt. 'I saw them open for B-182!"
Here kid, take these 2 BR albums I just bought.
Teach the youth 🤘
That blink/bad religion tour came to my hometown and I was probably the only person that didn't attend. After that concert every weenie in my school had a bad religion shirt and were asking me for my advice in bands to listen to. What a bizzarre time!
I 100% want to take his courses. He is the reason I went into studying history, theology in particular.
LIKE A FUCKEN ATOM BOMB!
I'm a huge fan of vaginal discharge
I even bought a brown Fender Precision
I’m a little scared to look it up, but what is Head Cheese?
Why? It’s messy
@@buzzardsinuses4780 it envolves the dirt under the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis, I believe. Yeah, pretty nasty.
Vaginal Discharge is my favorite band too!
I'm glad I didn't have to get "Head Cheese" tattooed on my leg lol
Doctor Graffin's Head Cheese - I'm Dying!!! xD
Dr. Greg's Immaculate Cheez
he IS indeed from Wisconsin.
Whats headcheese? I hope its not what I think it is ... haha
"Doctor Graffin's Head Cheese" would actually be quite a good band name if the blokes ever want to play some incognito club gigs. :-)
@@clakoclakson
> I hope its not what I think it is
I don't know what you mean by that, so I just say "have fun reading": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smegma ;-)
Vaginal Discharge sounds like a grindcore band
fr0zeN something similar to Cannibal Corpse
@@psychosalad6653
And if those two bands would ever play a gig together, they would call themselves:
Vaginal Cannibal Corpse Discharge. Groovy. :-)
You right!! Absolutely! Or powerviolence
More like a pornogrind band, or brutal death metal.
@@crawlingamongthestars3736 ok
Fuck yes!!! Love Bad Religion and Greg Graffin. Do Rise Against next! Also Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam also sings in kerosine with Bad Religion
If I could have had him for a professor, I would have been early, stayed late, office hours
The only reason I bought my first guitar was because of Professor Graffin.
I just realized I was born in the same town as him
Vaginal Discharge is a great Death Metal band name.
More like a grindcore/pornogrind band name
FINALLY Another Bad Religion Video!!
There was a band called Head Cheese(1981), I've got their 7".
Why does this guy look like a mix of Bruce Willis and Paul Reed Smith to me?
Had the great pleasure of opening for Bad Religion, in 1985. Our fucking hero’s!
Would’ve been great to ask about the album, Into the Unknown. That album got slammed. I think the album was very overlooked. It’s really a great listen.
Agreed! It's a super fun album when you accept it's not punk rock. I like it!
That tour with blink 182 was my first concert and first time I saw bad religion. Lived them ever since.
The moment Greg said headcheese solidified our spiritual bond.
Wasn´t it handcheese (Handkäse), a German/Hessian special dish? Low fat, but so much taste?
Greg Graffin! Fuck yeah!. The one I was waiting for... best Fact or Fiction ever!!!!
My dad met bad religion on the beach once in Wilmington North Carolina
thank you for being you, Greg.
:D Greg is such a pleasure to listen to. Smart and funny.
Fat mikes fav Punk Band
folgar grimm nofx are a wanna be bad religion
Except they sound nothing like and share little concept with bad religion
No their not, not even close, there Diff punk bands all together, there's no punk band that sounds like BR, and their's no Punk band that sounds like NoFx end of story
"Fedor" You dumb shit, show's you have know idea what the fuck you are talking about, keep on listen to your golden oldies ya fuk!
Lucien they are also a great band!