He was also a ”pre tour guitar player” for REM, but got the call from Bad Religion just before the Monster tour. Went with that instead since they wanted him as a full member of the band, not just an ”extra”. As Brian himself put it: ”That's me in the corner, choosing Bad Religion."
word... i had the distinct pleasure of opening for DAG NASTY 1988 in SLC... you couldnt tell a punk that BRIAN BAKER wasnt our JIMMY PAGE... and he was that humble and approachable in that place and time... refreshing
if all other punks are dirty slobs living in filth than the most punk rock thing to do is be the opposite. Punk has become a poser scene with costumes purchased at Hot Topic. Real punk is a “fuck you, I’ll do what I want” attitude.
@4:33 ...just....I have no words for how AMAZING Minor Threat was..best punk band of all time IMO. Watching Brian play that now is surreal...totally rad to see that...TY Brian for all youve given to music and the punk scene dude.
Brian is such a great guy! Met him at the Eindhoven show last year, talked a bit behind the venue before he had to go inside for the soundcheck. He actually took the time for a conversation!
I met him, Jay and Brooks after a show in 2008 or so...really humble and funny. My brother and I were just standing out in the parking lot 100 feet from the tour bus sort of hoping to catch a glimpse of them walking out and they came up to us.
He has some awesome riffs. I always thought that’s what stood out about Bad Religion was the fact they have awesome hooks and riffs. Not just down stroking and palm muting. Also, I met Brian Baker after a Beach Rats show. Literally one of the nicest dude I have ever met. Very humble.
I remember when I was 12 years old back in '95, my friends bro came home from uni the one holiday and had a whole bunch of new MP3s. Back in those days, MP3 was a new concept and was like gold. If you could download just one and share it with your friends you were the man. (I live in South Africa) Anyway among the REM, Live and Green day in that list of MP3s, was an album from a band that was untitled. I remember clicking and listening to one of their songs called 'Infected'. There was just something about this band that felt 'different' from all the other pop alternative rock I had heard. They were on another level and I was drawn to their honest, raw and aggressive sound. A few years went by and I never knew who this band was until I was finishing up high school and a fellow punk (my best friend to this day) played me Recipe for Hate album he had on tape. I immediately recognized the lead vocalist. It was like an epiphany for me cause at the tender age of 12 I was so drawn to this genre but didn't even know what punk rock was.
12 yo me went to a stranger than fiction BR TOUR. Was my 2nd concert ever, 1st being No Use for a name, HI Standard, Ten Foot pole in Vancouver. INFECTED was and still is one of my favorites to this day. I'm 38 now, I'm to assume we're around same age
Thank you Brian for Dag Nasty! Can I Say has been inspiring me for 35 years now. Got it that summer of '86. It is timeless! as is Wig Out and Field Day.
Brian is a class act. Saw him in Dag Nasty at a place called The Outhouse in Lawrence KS. One of my all time favorite shows. Still got the shirt. He is still a pivotal musician in fabric of Punk Rock.
At one time, certain people didn’t think this punk rockers would amount to anything. I love seeing how they’ve succeeded and made a good living off their career. Always support a musician.
Over the years I learn a lot of riffs playing Dag Nasty and Bad Religion Songz. They were my school. This guy still surprising me & inspiring me. Thx Brian Baker!
The first song I ever learned on guitar was Straight Edge by Minor Threat. That was 1983. It was all downhill from there. Many bands, hundreds and hundreds of shows played, and $tensofthousands spent on gear over the past 40 years. Thanks a lot Brian! Look what you guys made me become!! I’m even wearing a Dischord sweatshirt as I type this.
"think again" is such a great song killer riff for sure! That and "Look back and laugh" are definitely two of the best riffs ever in my opinion. Great vid thanks for sharing 👍
Amazing guitar behind him, and also some huge amps !! WHAT A DREAM, to be able to have a gibson les paul, any of would be a dream. I'm dreaming on buy a epiphone sg some day, one step at the time right?!?
It looks like it’s one of the first ones, back when they where still called a Les Paul. I’m going off the truss rod cover there and not a ton of expert knowledge.
Brian looks great...I know fans wanted Minor threat to get back together for a show but I think Jeff Nelson the drummer said it wouldn't be as cool as fans would think
He's played on all their album-length studio releases, he was a permanent member of the band until he stepped back in 2016 after the new album came out.
Brian is the reason that I stopped learning AC/DC riffs and moved on to Minor Threat and Dag Nasty. I could watch a Million Days of this. Sorry that was really bad...
Think Again was in an issue of 411VM (Skate Video) I had that I used to watch literally every single day. I watched it so many times that yeaars later it's still permanently stuck in my head. I'm definitely not complaining, it's one of the best riffs of all time
Brian, thanks for your autograph at the Warped Tour in '02, and I'm sorry I just stared at you and held out my album cover instead of saying something. If my brain hadn't been cramping at the time, I would have told you I was glad you stayed in the band even after Gurewitz came back.
Still to this day, I absolutely love the guitar part to Think Again. Very cool to find out that was the first riff Brian had on a record. I love learning cool little facts like that.
That line about Fat Mike was fantastic.
@@French_Canadian_Pea_Soup Fat Mike is really into BDSM
@@French_Canadian_Pea_Soup Fat Mikes the NOFX front man if you didn't know. Definitely worth checking out if you're unfamiliar and into bad religion.
Yes that was awesome
Thar driver riff is dangerously close to the start of don't stop believing
I Dag Nasty hanno dei riff PAZZESCHI... Thank you Brian 💓
He was also a ”pre tour guitar player” for REM, but got the call from Bad Religion just before the Monster tour. Went with that instead since they wanted him as a full member of the band, not just an ”extra”. As Brian himself put it: ”That's me in the corner, choosing Bad Religion."
Brilliant line lol
Who did REM go with instead?
Scott McCaughey from the Young Fresh Fellows
@@greyculture9112 Thanks -)
I think he was an 80s hair band guy too
I could watch Baker talk music, riffs and tones all day. Always great motivating energy
There's just something refreshing about a famous musician being humble and approachable.
word... i had the distinct pleasure of opening for DAG NASTY 1988 in SLC... you couldnt tell a punk that BRIAN BAKER wasnt our JIMMY PAGE... and he was that humble and approachable in that place and time... refreshing
He blocked me on Twitter for disagreeing with him politely about a political take.
he probably didn't wanna deal with it tbh and I don't blame him. I do the same thing
@@autistica1 most leftist punks dont have a sense of humor
@@Erisblackstone You sound very close-minded.
cleanest punk person and house I've ever seen.
the Silver Thinkers: the 17 million is Epic !!!
if all other punks are dirty slobs living in filth than the most punk rock thing to do is be the opposite. Punk has become a poser scene with costumes purchased at Hot Topic. Real punk is a “fuck you, I’ll do what I want” attitude.
@@softlightsymphonyband yeah, kinda like Green Day did what they wanted? Bull shit.
softlightsymphony band
Yeah I guess you could do what you want, but don't do it around me! haha
It must be his straight edge
Supremely underrated guitarist in my opinion. Baker is a killer.
here we go with the underrated tag yet again
@@iggypopisgod9 here we go!
He's not a killer he's a baker
And all this time I thought punk rock guitar players only knew how to play 2-3 chords at most.
Baker is the MAN.
I come back here time and time again. just to hear him play Think Again 👉 👈
same :)
Minor threat, one if the best Hard core/punk of all times. Been listening to it since 1992
You had to be there a decade before to TRULY a enjoy the scene
Just saw BR last week. Never gets old watching Mr. Baker play on stage.
this guy is my favourite punk guitarist
The intro solo to "I want to conquer the world" is one of the best in punk history, in my opinion. Amazing, energetic....great way to start a song!
Zach Blair from Rise Against is mine.
God I love bad religion
Him and Chris Hannah of Propagandhi
Gotta put mike ness in there
@4:33 ...just....I have no words for how AMAZING Minor Threat was..best punk band of all time IMO. Watching Brian play that now is surreal...totally rad to see that...TY Brian for all youve given to music and the punk scene dude.
That this dude has that Think Again riff under his belt is a huge achievement, what a classic
I can't think of any guitar intro I like more than Think Again's intro. Brian Baker is a god!
Brian is such a great guy! Met him at the Eindhoven show last year, talked a bit behind the venue before he had to go inside for the soundcheck. He actually took the time for a conversation!
I met him, Jay and Brooks after a show in 2008 or so...really humble and funny. My brother and I were just standing out in the parking lot 100 feet from the tour bus sort of hoping to catch a glimpse of them walking out and they came up to us.
He has some awesome riffs. I always thought that’s what stood out about Bad Religion was the fact they have awesome hooks and riffs. Not just down stroking and palm muting. Also, I met Brian Baker after a Beach Rats show. Literally one of the nicest dude I have ever met. Very humble.
I remember when I was 12 years old back in '95, my friends bro came home from uni the one holiday and had a whole bunch of new MP3s. Back in those days, MP3 was a new concept and was like gold. If you could download just one and share it with your friends you were the man. (I live in South Africa) Anyway among the REM, Live and Green day in that list of MP3s, was an album from a band that was untitled. I remember clicking and listening to one of their songs called 'Infected'. There was just something about this band that felt 'different' from all the other pop alternative rock I had heard. They were on another level and I was drawn to their honest, raw and aggressive sound. A few years went by and I never knew who this band was until I was finishing up high school and a fellow punk (my best friend to this day) played me Recipe for Hate album he had on tape. I immediately recognized the lead vocalist. It was like an epiphany for me cause at the tender age of 12 I was so drawn to this genre but didn't even know what punk rock was.
I'm still listening to recipe for hate
12 yo me went to a stranger than fiction BR TOUR. Was my 2nd concert ever, 1st being No Use for a name, HI Standard, Ten Foot pole in Vancouver. INFECTED was and still is one of my favorites to this day. I'm 38 now, I'm to assume we're around same age
Man, that Minor Threat riff takes me back
Will NEVER forget putting on MT's Out of Step record and hearing the intro to Think Again- I was 13 and ...just shocked how big their guitar sound was
I could listen to him talk about just about anything.
Hearing him play Think Again made me appreciate that song so much more
His Dagnasty riffs were so good. He was so Malcolm Young. That's so cool.
The riff from Fall is one of my favourites.
the Silver Thinkers: the 17 million is Epic !!!
Thank you Brian for Dag Nasty! Can I Say has been inspiring me for 35 years now. Got it that summer of '86. It is timeless! as is Wig Out and Field Day.
I remember when Field Day came out, still have it and love it still.
Brian is a class act. Saw him in Dag Nasty at a place called The Outhouse in Lawrence KS. One of my all time favorite shows. Still got the shirt. He is still a pivotal musician in fabric of Punk Rock.
At one time, certain people didn’t think this punk rockers would amount to anything. I love seeing how they’ve succeeded and made a good living off their career. Always support a musician.
The first riff he wrote was one of the best song I ever heard. Really made me think again and again and again and again. What a punch in a face.
Thanks Brian for being a humble, approachable and all around cool guy. And thank God for Bad Religion.
Best video I have seen in a long time. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome. The Minor Threat riff made my day (and gave me something to practice)
Over the years I learn a lot of riffs playing Dag Nasty and Bad Religion Songz. They were my school. This guy still surprising me & inspiring me. Thx Brian Baker!
I could watch Brian do this all day!
no beer with you tho
My gateway drugs were Minor Threat and Bad Brains...hometown heroes!
How is he such a legend and icon and is still so humble? Come play Vancouver again Brian, Canada misses you.
Excellent 👌
The first song I ever learned on guitar was Straight Edge by Minor Threat. That was 1983. It was all downhill from there. Many bands, hundreds and hundreds of shows played, and $tensofthousands spent on gear over the past 40 years. Thanks a lot Brian! Look what you guys made me become!! I’m even wearing a Dischord sweatshirt as I type this.
Discovered him when he was in Junkyard. Such a great band! 👍🏻🎸
Brian Baker, you are so humble and unassuming. Thank you for be who you are.
"think again" is such a great song killer riff for sure! That and "Look back and laugh" are definitely two of the best riffs ever in my opinion. Great vid thanks for sharing 👍
absolute legend. those dag nasty and minor threat riffs are all time classics
Amazing guitar behind him, and also some huge amps !! WHAT A DREAM, to be able to have a gibson les paul, any of would be a dream. I'm dreaming on buy a epiphone sg some day, one step at the time right?!?
This guitar looks awesome
yeah i like that it has strings
@@darkmotherboard272 your guitar has strings?
Got the bigsby n everything, nice...
praise sg Guitars
Can’t believe he’s responsible for all those minor threat and bad religion riffs. That legacy will never die
He played bass in MT.
Those riffs and 240bpm Barre chords were courtesy of Lyle Preslar.
@@sammencia7945 on the first album, yes
I don't think I've ever seen a gold SG.. That looks badass!
That is probably a very aged palhem blue
I have one of only 2 gold SGs that made it to the UK in 2012, so I was very pleased to see Brian playing one. Clearly a man of taste!
It looks like it’s one of the first ones, back when they where still called a Les Paul. I’m going off the truss rod cover there and not a ton of expert knowledge.
Love how he nails Beating Around the Bush completely off the cuff. Wig Out at Denkos changed my life. Thank you Brian.
I love Dagnasty and saw them live in the 80s..and I wish I could see them live again..that would be awesome!!
“WORLD Domination, Not The Fat Mike Stuff”
What's that a reference to? It sounded funny :)
@@devilsoffspring5519 NOFX frontman Fat Mike
Love his Wilko Johnson Shirt!
so many ideas come to my mind when I see him play an actual MINOR THREAT riff live on camera.
Dude is generations apart from me but yeah Beating Around the Bush was it. That riff is a classic. I was like the same age too at the time lmao
that gold SG is beautiful
Incredible. Amazing to think about all the influential records he’s been a part if. And that Mets pillow!
Damn, when he played that Dag Nasty riff it sent chills down my spine and took me back to 1988
Awesome bassist and guitarist!
We love you Brian.
I was really hoping he'd play "Let them eat War". Freaking love that riff!
yeah that one rocks big time
Any Dag Nasty with Dave singing is beyond amazing...and of course Minor Threat.
Brian looks great...I know fans wanted Minor threat to get back together for a show but I think Jeff Nelson the drummer said it wouldn't be as cool as fans would think
My punk rock guitar hero from way back when i first heard Bad Religion in the 90s! Thanks Mr Baker
That SG is gorgeous ❤
I always dream that eventually I’ll see Minor Threat play live and Brian Baker would open with that Think Again riff. 🥰🥰🥰
Brian played on Junkyard’s first album ( 1989 ) killer record!
And second, for that matter. The killer Sixes, Sevens and Nines.
He's played on all their album-length studio releases, he was a permanent member of the band until he stepped back in 2016 after the new album came out.
Did a college radio show episode dedicated to him in 1989ish. Total legend.
Brian is the reason that I stopped learning AC/DC riffs and moved on to Minor Threat and Dag Nasty.
I could watch a Million Days of this.
Sorry that was really bad...
It’s only over when you give up
Haha I thought that was an into the unknown reference
There’s no excuse...
omg i never ever tried to learn any acdc song 😂😂
Yes sir dagnasty and minor threat....dischord
I never get sick of hearing or playing "Beating Around the Bush". Same with "Just got Paid"...and I learned it in the same position.
Seen you last year in Edmonton when you guys played with nofx, please come back.
So passionate you can see it on his face! Love it.
96, I was 13, felt in love with Bad Religion. Baker is a legend.
That Minor Treath riff is amazing I always thought it came out of nowhere because it's a rare moment in their discography.
I grew up with Minor Threat, but Junkyard is my favorite Brian Baker band.
the Silver Thinkers: the 17 million is Epic !!!
Absolutely! Glad someone mentioned it!
Nice! Hadn't heard of the Fake Names but I have a new album to listen to!
Brian Baker has excellent taste in rock riffage. I feel very akin to his selections.
Great segment
Brian playing that Minor Threat riff gave me chills, brought me all the way back
Think Again was in an issue of 411VM (Skate Video) I had that I used to watch literally every single day. I watched it so many times that yeaars later it's still permanently stuck in my head. I'm definitely not complaining, it's one of the best riffs of all time
3:20 "Not the Fat Mike stuff" 😂
3:17 “not that fat mike stuff” 😂😂😂😂
One of my favorite guitarists ever
Yes my heroes are finally getting the recognition they deserved
Full Listen. Nice looking guitar. Sounds great too. Liked a lot. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Wow Brian looks fucking great!
Loved this dudes riffs from Minor Threat and BR. Still do!
Sweet!!!
I love Bad Religion so much
Thank you, Malcom! What a nice guy, so Clasic!
Baker is The Man.
Straight and also Edge! Thanks for the insight! Love Minor Threat and Dag Nasty! I'll try to check out Fake Names. Cheers!
he is the punk rock guitarist I’d want to be. saw them live here in Italy TWO times for 2008 and 2011 tours. they are amazing.
He's so chill.
I was hoping Think Again would make an appearance.
Can we please have a video of brian baker just playing all the songs on can I say
Huge fan - great video!
Good stuff Brian. Good to see you’re doing well and keeping busy.
Brian, thanks for your autograph at the Warped Tour in '02, and I'm sorry I just stared at you and held out my album cover instead of saying something. If my brain hadn't been cramping at the time, I would have told you I was glad you stayed in the band even after Gurewitz came back.
Bruh… the first riff you get on a record is “Think Again”. Absolute legend!
Awesome Great to see you!!
Love Brian!! Long time fan of all his work.
Hot take stranger than fiction is the best bad religion riff
Personally, I think the riff for Recipe For Hate is their best, but that's my opinion.
Against the grain
My pick would either be Automatic Man or Chasing the Wild Goose
Dag Nasty!! One of my favorite bands ever.
Still to this day, I absolutely love the guitar part to Think Again. Very cool to find out that was the first riff Brian had on a record. I love learning cool little facts like that.
I'm back to view this beautiful Gold SG, God damn it gorgeous!
Thank god loudwire finally put some punk on TH-cam!
Brian Baker.............. So, goes like this.............." Beyond innovator. So goooood.