Punk/Rock band formed in 1980 in San Fernando Valley/Los Angeles, CA, US by (vocals), (guitar), (drums), and (bass). All the members were teenagers when the band started. Only Graffin has remained with the band through every phase of its career, although Bentley and Gurewitz have participated for substantial chunks of time. Graffin and Gurewitz are the band's primary songwriters, with other members contributing occasionally. The band is known for their rapid-fire songs with a melodic edge and strong backing harmonies.
Bad Religion released their first record, a self-titled EP, in 1981 on Records, a label Gurewitz started after borrowing money from his father. The band released their first full length, "How Could Hell Be Any Worse?
Members
- Brett Gurewitz
- Greg Graffin
- Brian Baker
- Greg Hetson
- Jay Bentley
- Pete Finestone
- Brooks Wackerman
- Bobby Schayer
- Jamie Miller
- Jay Ziskrout
- Tim Gallegos
- Paul Dedona
- Davy Goldman
- Keith Lehrer
- Mike Dimkich