Greg Graffin's Book Signing & Interview

Greg Graffin's Book Signing & Interview | Punk Paradox

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@vndecim 2 жыл бұрын

The only introduction to higher education I received was from Dr. Graffin. He is the reason I kept a dictionary and thesaurus in my bag at 15. He will absolutely be mentioned in my dissertation. Thank you for everything Professor!

@guyca3026 Жыл бұрын

To Greg: I was a major fan of Bad Religion in the 1990s, in my teens. Back then, I loved the music, the multi-part harmonies in your songs, the guitar solos (which were uncommon in punk). I didn't understand the words as I didn't speak much English in those days but to me, you seemed to use academic vocabulary in your lyrics! I always felt like an outcast. Punk was often considered to be for anarchists, studded, tattooed-out dope-addicts living in the streets, but I clearly didn't relate to that. I was the super studious shy boy who just enjoyed the songs. No drugs, no booze, no smoke. I attended concerts among crowds of kids that had no chance to ever become friends of mine because of their lifestyle. When I found out you went to university, you became a role model to me. I realized you can get good grades in school and go to college, while still enjoying the company of punk music. I majored from Laval U, in Québec City, as a translator. I learned English, indeed, and now I work in a large-scale medical organization translating scientific stuff into French. I have a library that looks like your background here, and over 700 music items (CDs, tapes and albums), more than half of which are punk - the rest is metal. I don't attend concerts anymore. I saw you in 1998 and 2002. Keep it up. You've been an inspiration to me. Cheers.

@nikoma_ Жыл бұрын

I met him last year for this book signing in Brooklyn. I've been listening to BR for so long that I had this realization a long time ago that Greg Graffin's voice has been in my ears much more than my own father's. When I met him I he was so kind and for me he had a fatherly vibe. I was a little overwhelmed to meet him but I kept my cool, shook his hand, got quite a few pictures together. He's really one of the most positive influences in my entire life.

@Jambr380 Жыл бұрын

That’s a really cool description of how a lot of us probably feel. My dad was great and I have no complaints about my childhood, but Greg has been a comforting voice of guidance for decades in my life now. I’ve been lucky enough to meet him before and I struggled to keep myself together. Hopefully Greg and BR will continue on for many more years!

@silvershade3265 2 жыл бұрын

So interesting, and Greg is always so humble! Also, love the way he talks and articulates his thoughts! And about the book, I was hoping it wasn't a rock memoir actually 😬 (even if I'm a huge BR fan from the 90s) so that's another reason for looking forward to reading it even more ❤️ (Thanks a lot for making this available offline 😀)