Greg Graffin

Hardcore punk, Composer

1964 –

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Who is Greg Graffin?

Gregory Walter Graffin, Ph.D. is an American punk rock musician, college professor, and author. He is most recognized as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and only constant member of the noted Los Angeles band Bad Religion, which he co-founded in 1979. He also 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. Graffin obtained his Ph.D. at Cornell University and has lectured courses in life sciences and paleontology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Born
Nov 6, 1964
Racine
Also known as
  • American Lesion
  • Graffin, Greg
  • Gregory Walter Graffin
  • Graffinius
  • Graffin
  • Graff
  • Gregory Walter Graffin III
  • Gregory Walter Graffin, Ph.D.
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Atheism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • PhD, Cornell University
    Evolutionary biology
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Los Angeles
    Anthropology
  • Bachelor of Science, University of California, Los Angeles
    Geology
Employment
  • University of California, Los Angeles

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on July 23, 2013

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