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Do What You Want

By: Bad Religion, Jim Ruland
Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
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From their beginnings as teenagers experimenting in a San Fernando Valley garage dubbed "The Hell Hole" to headlining major music festivals around the world, discover the whole story of Bad Religion's 40-year career in irreverent style.

Do What You Want's principal storytellers are the four voices that define Bad Religion: Greg Graffin, a Wisconsin kid who sang in the choir and became an LA punk rock icon while he was still a teenager; Brett Gurewitz, a high school dropout who founded the independent punk label Epitaph Records and went on to become a record mogul; Jay Bentley, a surfer and skater who gained recognition as much for his bass skills as for his antics on and off the stage; and Brian Baker, a founding member of Minor Threat who joined the band in 1994 and brings a fresh perspective as an intimate outsider.

With a unique blend of melodic hardcore and thought-provoking lyrics, Bad Religion paved the way for the punk rock explosion of the 1990s, opening the door for bands like NOFX, The Offspring, Rancid, Green Day, and Blink-182 to reach wider audiences. They showed the world what punk could be, and they continue to spread their message one song, one show, one tour at a time.

©2020 Bad Religion and Jim Ruland (P)2020 Hachette Audio
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Critic reviews

"Ruland serves up a heady, revelatory collaboration with the enduring punk band Bad Religion...his testament to the value of hard work and independent thinking offers a thrilling alternative to the conventional rise-and-fall rock narrative." (Publishers Weekly, "Summer Reads Staff Pick")

"[A] fascinating story...the band has overcome a lot of challenges over the years, and this sufficient narrative documents every one of them." (Kirkus)

"A breezy and enjoyable oral history of being in one of the most respected and enduring punk acts in American history." (A.V. Club)

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Not as pretentious as I thought it would

Great story. They keep the later years interesting. Not the biggest Bad Religion fan but I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

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fantastic content

you don't need to be a fan to love it! there's so much in depth content you couldn't find anywhere else.


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A Deep Dive into Punk Greatness

The last show I saw before the pandemic was Bad Religion in a small, totally packed venue. It was one of the most energetic, positive and hardcore punk performances I have ever witnessed. This book encapsulates the 40 years of focus and determination that Bad Religion has put forth consistently to make their presence known. I listened to every album from beginning to end as they were highlighted throughout the book and feel like I am coming out of the experience a better person. The lyrics, the sound, the questions presented are just what the doctor ordered as I sit and reminisce about how much I miss their live music! Long live BR!

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We're not Bad Religion, you are!

I learned so much about the band and the author by reading this book. Understanding the origins of punk delivered by a Bad Religion make me a brand new fan. Thank you for producing this book, I'm inspired.

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Fantastic Book!

Absolutely love Bad Religion and this was very informative to understanding how's they came to be.

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Awesome band and awesome book! 🤘🤘

I grew up with this band and it was amazing to hear their actual story!

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it was great

I liked it, very informative, and I have a new appreciation for the band. I wish I was touring all the time. thanks a lot guys
sincerely and with love,
johnny armpit

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Highly informative & endlessly entertaining.

The most influential punk band in rock and roll history needs the best possible book to tell their story. This is that book.

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Well read about a great band

Bad Relidion fans get an insight on their favorite band. a must for fans of punk music

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Very informative and entertaining!

What a great book. a must must listen/read for any Bad religion fan, or punk fan in general. I enjoyed it thoroughly!

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