Gregory Walter Graffin is an American singer and evolutionary biologist. He is most recognized as the lead vocalist and only constant member of punk rock band Bad Religion, which he co-founded in 1980. He embarked on a solo career in 1997, when he released the album American Lesion. His follow-up album, Cold as the Clay, was released nine years later. His newest solo work is Millport, released in 2017.
Graffin performing with Bad Religion in 2018
Graffin with Bad Religion in 2007 at the Starland Ballroom, New Jersey
Graffin sings the National Anthem at the Reason Rally, National Mall, Washington, D.C., 2012
Bad Religion is an American punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilities and extensive use of three-part vocal harmonies. The band has experienced multiple line-up changes, with singer Greg Graffin being the band's only constant member, though fellow founding members Jay Bentley and Brett Gurewitz have also been with the band for most of their history while guitarist Brian Baker has been a member of the group since 1994. Guitarist Mike Dimkich and drummer Jamie Miller have been members of the band since 2013 and 2015 respectively. To date, Bad Religion has released seventeen studio albums, two live albums, three compilation albums, three EPs, and two live DVDs. They are considered to be one of the best-selling punk rock acts of all time, having sold over five million albums worldwide.
Bad Religion performing at Hellfest in 2018. From left: Dimkich, Bentley, Miller, Graffin, and Baker.
Bad Religion in 1980
Brian Baker (left) with Bad Religion live in the Netherlands, 1995
Bentley (left) and Graffin (right) with Bad Religion live in the House of Blues, 2005