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“Most songwriters who have been lucky enough to have their song on the radio or be heard widely don't know anything about science. The best songs have a strong dose of metaphor. Most songs about science don't have that. Like 'She Blinded Me With Science.' It's a stupid song, no offense to Thomas Dolby.”

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Greg Graffin

Greg Graffin, born on November 6, 1964, is a renowned musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the punk rock band Bad Religion, and has also made significant contributions to the field of science. more

“My science teachers always encouraged their classes to 'go out and discover something' because all scientific endeavors depend on observation and experimentation. Through such pursuits, anyone can find something new to science, and if it's truly novel, the entire edifice of science might have to be restructured.”

Ifs Might Class Novel Teacher Depends Pursuit Observation Something New Endeavor Experimentation Edifice Science Teacher

Author:Greg Graffin

“So much of the habitat destruction and pollution is based on the simple principle that we somehow have been given free license over other species to degrade the planet.”

Has Beens Given Simple Principles Planets Destruction Species Pollution License Degrade Habitat

Author:Greg Graffin

“The vocal arrangements are a big part of the formula for a Bad Religion song - layered harmonies and background vocals. So when I start to describe the elements of Bad Religion's sound, it starts to sound like a Christmas choir.”

Bigs Song Sound Elements Harmony Backgrounds Formulas Arrangements Vocal Choir

Author:Greg Graffin

“You can look at Bad Religion, and, really, almost everything I've ever done was an exercise in creativity. I've always had a desire to challenge and question authority, and that's where the fire inside comes from. I challenged authority out of a desire to make things better, not to be nihilistic about it.”

Looks Done Desire Challenges Creativity Fire Exercise Authority Fire Inside

Author:Greg Graffin