"One of the things I love about this band is that you'll hear their music and not be sure if you should grap a dictionary or start a pit." That is one of the truest statements about Bad Religion I have ever heard or read.
"I don't think that my life is ever gonna stagnate, and I don't think that anyone who's honest with themselves will say that theirs will either." This is so inspiring. I always come back to this video because it makes me feel good.
Like Greg says himself he is still a kid at the moment of this interview. Kids often think when they are 19 years old that they have outgrown the stuff they did at 15. You experiment with different paths in those years, meet other people and gain new influences and try new stuff. I am very happy he returned to punk rock, Brett and Jay returned and gave us the legendary Bad Religion who are still kicking ass on record and live on stage today.
Funny how he took a shot at Into The Unknown by saying how he left the keyboards at home and we wouldn’t be hearing them like on the last album. That album is a cult favorite!!
Bad Religion was my introduction to punk. Before that, I was listening (and I still do) to PinkFloyd, and didn't care much about punk. Then I heard BR, and I was like "fuck it, these guys are reading my mind!"
Someday, When I inevitably get the bad news that cancer has snuck its way into my " enter body part here". I will wipe out my savings account just to have Greg do a 40 min acoustic set in my living room . And if hes pressed for time, Ill settle for 25 min. Then and only then, can I rest in peace 👍
His hair is really all you guys have to take from this? This is a good interview, listen to what he has to say. It shows his maturity. Especially for the age that he was at during this interview. Brilliant man.
I'm 19 currently and would love nothing more than if more people this age were like Greg. I don't think I'm terribly dissimilar from him at that age and, not to sound like an arrogant ass, I just wish I didn't feel such a gap between my peers and myself. It's frustrating.
woah the views are at 99999 anyroad this guy is my freakin idol he actually did something amazing with his life and educating people thats the way to do it make a difference yah!! theres nothing more punk rock than that.. bad religion kicks ass even after 30 yrs FUCK YAHH!
19! Whew- and he acts so mature compared to most 19 year-olds. No offense to you young guys but Greg gives the impression that he really has his shit together. Certainly more than I could say for myself at that age.
Henry2962 Yeah, they are aspects of the source. Like you and me. Should read "Anarchy Evolution", Graffin explains why he doesn't believe in god(s). Of course he is defiant musician. Loved "how could hell be any worse?" and pretty much liked the rest of the stuff. Btw. they are nice DK covers out these days. Try "Trump über alles".
@Raeafu I think that Graffin is one of the smartest guys out there. And when I was in school it was their lyrics that made me want to do well. And you are correct. Christianity is not a bad religion, but the modern day Christianity and some of the old extreme ways are terrible. True Christianity is a lot like Buddhism. It teaches to love one another and turn he other cheek, not to condemn those who do not think like you, but to show an example through the way you live.
@thotkrime We're only gonna die, Damned to be free, I Love my Computer, Fields of mars, Atomic Garden, the entire "Into the unknown" ep and a few others I can't remember right now.
At 00:47 he says "I don't think that my life is ever going to _____, and I don't think anyone who's honest with themselves will say there's will, either." What was the word he used? I can't understand it.
***** close, but he said stagnate. stagnant is a adjective to describe the stillness of something, whereas stagnate is a verb portraying the act of stillness.
"One of the things I love about this band is that you'll hear their music and not be sure if you should grap a dictionary or start a pit."
That is one of the truest statements about Bad Religion I have ever heard or read.
Hard to believe I have been listening to Bad Religion for 35 years.
Even at 19 he is intelligent and modest. so funny to see him like that though
Roborat1 he is a genius
greg at 19 years old is smarter than me at 32.
I always come back to video because I wish I knew this guy in person. He's just so... together. He's the role model I need.
"I don't think that my life is ever gonna stagnate, and I don't think that anyone who's honest with themselves will say that theirs will either."
This is so inspiring. I always come back to this video because it makes me feel good.
Like Greg says himself he is still a kid at the moment of this interview. Kids often think when they are 19 years old that they have outgrown the stuff they did at 15. You experiment with different paths in those years, meet other people and gain new influences and try new stuff. I am very happy he returned to punk rock, Brett and Jay returned and gave us the legendary Bad Religion who are still kicking ass on record and live on stage today.
He looks like the kid who used to sell me weed
CaptainDaring Bro, that might have been him.
+cannonfodder4000 hahahaha
Funny how he took a shot at Into The Unknown by saying how he left the keyboards at home and we wouldn’t be hearing them like on the last album. That album is a cult favorite!!
I love this! Yes, Graffin you have changed but also stayed the same. Amazing
I read his book "Punk Paradox' he is a fascinating dude. i would love to sit in on one his lectures.
wow the singer said my name from Wasted Youth, oh I forgot I was in Bad Religion and Wasted Youth, circle one too.
Wow! Musta been awesome!
Lucky!
Bullshit
Wow, he is just too adorable!!!!
Oh man, he looks so different! But still sooo smart, & so nice. & his voice sounds exactly alike. this is awesome.
Bad Religion was my introduction to punk. Before that, I was listening (and I still do) to PinkFloyd, and didn't care much about punk. Then I heard BR, and I was like "fuck it, these guys are reading my mind!"
awesome.....greg is a giant
cheers from brasil
Damn, it's so crazy seeing Greg as a 19 year old and then a 45 year old on stage today.
that voice... i love it!!!
Awesome interview.
un gran musico y gran tipo,me encanta el grupo,son los dioses del punk rock californiano
Someday, When I inevitably get the bad news that cancer has snuck its way into my " enter body part here". I will wipe out my savings account just to have Greg do a 40 min acoustic set in my living room . And if hes pressed for time, Ill settle for 25 min. Then and only then, can I rest in peace 👍
Lets hope you get to see him without getting cancer
His hair is really all you guys have to take from this? This is a good interview, listen to what he has to say. It shows his maturity. Especially for the age that he was at during this interview. Brilliant man.
He has a phd and is now a college professor with a degree in science and ecology.
Extremely wise at a young age
I love BR! How is he 19? True intellectual.
"The last album" (Into the Unknown). Basically, Bad Religion tripping on acid. I actually like it. It's differnt but still good.
Nice man, I wish I would have seen that show.
oh god, he was so hot when he was young, and he is still!! dude, i admire this man
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He looked a little bit like Tom cruise when he was younger with hair.
Yes Doctor Graffen, you are correct.
I'm a huge fan. It's fun seeing him at 19. Though it doesn't seem to show here, he's a hell of a smart guy.
Legends are young ..
Legend
I'm 19 currently and would love nothing more than if more people this age were like Greg. I don't think I'm terribly dissimilar from him at that age and, not to sound like an arrogant ass, I just wish I didn't feel such a gap between my peers and myself. It's frustrating.
No, the album with keyboards and acoustics is Into The Unknown (1983)
ldrslucas if you come across that album on wax it's worth over 2 bills on RUclips
que bueno, el mejor Greg!!!!!!!
I just randomly saw him now and I was like "oo i'm in love again!".
@NoPride6 he was an idol to me at 19. He was an idol to me ever since I discovered them in junior high and continues to be even now :D
He had more insight as a 19yr old than most 30yr olds I've met. Even though I don't agree with everything he has said...All round cool dude
I thought the same as soon as the video loaded!
Great quality, btw. Good vid
woah the views are at 99999
anyroad this guy is my freakin idol he actually did something amazing with his life and educating people thats the way to do it make a difference yah!! theres nothing more punk rock than that.. bad religion kicks ass even after 30 yrs FUCK YAHH!
Quite wise even at 19.
OMFG, Greg had hair!!!
Looks like a young Pastrana. Both geniuses in their own right
Brazil loved Bad REligion
@smegweevil i think he is a english professor at some college in cali...so smart from a young age.
19! Whew- and he acts so mature compared to most 19 year-olds. No offense to you young guys but Greg gives the impression that he really has his shit together. Certainly more than I could say for myself at that age.
My only god: Greg Graffin
There is no god but god.
And Graffin. And Aukerman.
Henry2962
Yeah, they are aspects of the source. Like you and me.
Should read "Anarchy Evolution", Graffin explains why he doesn't believe in god(s).
Of course he is defiant musician. Loved "how could hell be any worse?" and pretty much liked the rest of the stuff.
Btw. they are nice DK covers out these days.
Try "Trump über alles".
Psycho Zoikum
"Aspects of the source." Neat phrase, man.
Weirdo
yes he is
hair... 19.... AWESOME
ele é mto foda..
He was so young, he's definitely gotten better with age.
intelligent wise and kind
@mrpwase Thank you for clarifying. I really do appreciate that. :)
holy shit, how old is this interview?
OMG.
he has a lot of hair.
wow
i love him
jeez back in the 80s and 90s. music was good then.
Greg Graffin Respect
The dog ate it PROFESSOR!
@Graffin93 greg's birthday is november 6, 1964
He has no more hair. LOL. I am religious and I like Greg. I admire his intelligence and education.
there's something a bit weird seeing a 20's greg graffin with a full head of hair.
@Raeafu I think that Graffin is one of the smartest guys out there. And when I was in school it was their lyrics that made me want to do well. And you are correct. Christianity is not a bad religion, but the modern day Christianity and some of the old extreme ways are terrible. True Christianity is a lot like Buddhism. It teaches to love one another and turn he other cheek, not to condemn those who do not think like you, but to show an example through the way you live.
Seems like a proper nice bloke.
is this for the recording of suffer then? i dont hear too many keyboards or acoustics in it is all.
I don't know the time lines for certain, but I'm guessing this is after "Into the Unkown."
Awesome!! Keyboards!! hahahaha
What video is this from?
i bet he is a hell of a nice guy in person.
Greg Graffin is frickin smart!! when i was 19 i was plain stupid :(
Greg Graffin is so heroic to me. I hope I am as right as he is about my own life. what kind of hat is that can anyone tell?
holy crap graffin is young
i really want to know the answer to that question
Jesus. He was so together at 19
@thotkrime We're only gonna die, Damned to be free, I Love my Computer, Fields of mars, Atomic Garden, the entire "Into the unknown" ep and a few others I can't remember right now.
OH HAIR!!
oh my anarchy he still sounds the same
Did he sound exactly like that his whole life? When he was crying the day he was born did he have that voice!?
He is actually related to Johan Sebastian.
I was gonna make a mike myers reference then I saw this. totally agree
Am I the only one who senses a Napolean Dynamite vibe hear? I wondering if John Header was a fan?
@hereticgraffiti dude i was there at funfunfunfest too. it was the first time ive seen them but going to corpus on 4/20 to watch em again.
@wind11011 ANd he didnt even change _that_ much in 20 years!
At 00:47 he says "I don't think that my life is ever going to _____, and I don't think anyone who's honest with themselves will say there's will, either."
What was the word he used? I can't understand it.
*****
close, but he said stagnate.
stagnant is a adjective to describe the stillness of something, whereas stagnate is a verb portraying the act of stillness.
ImNotGregGraffin stagnant = stay the same
ImNotGregGraffin stagnate
@jtnoodle
um. bad religion is not pennywise
Eddie Vedders long lost brother. both bands are awesome by the way. wasnt saying anything bad.
@lemonpledge7093 Yeah mate I felt like that at 19 too, and I still look back and laugh at how much more I had to grow up. Get over it.
Who's interviewing him?
Wtf He said Christ!
Better Call Graffin
That's because some people keeps their hair, another people lose it.
or their moms tell them to cut it
In this particular instance,the younger the better
haha he looked like keanu reeves when keanu was that age :P
gotta admit I prefer people who play and sing at the same time !
Wow this is the short part of the bands history when Jay wasn't in the band
Rather ironic being as how he's from "Bad Religion."
Gregg Graffin had hair once????
he's 44.
He looks like a young Keanu Reeves.