ApologetiX
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| ApologetiX | |
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 The Band |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Christian rock, CCM, comedy rock, parody |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Parodudes |
| Website | www.apologetix.com |
| Members | |
| J. Jackson Keith Haynie Jimmy Tanner Bill Hubauer Tom Milnes Tom Tincha Todd Waites |
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| Past members | |
| Karl Messner Jerry Hayostek Bob Flaherty Fred Behanna Jeff Pakula Rick Servocky Andy Sparks Bill "Moose" Rieger |
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ApologetiX is a Christian parody band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The band was founded in 1992, and since then, has played in 44 states,[1] released 17 studio albums,[2] and built up a fan club that includes 45,000 people.[1] The band is currently composed of J. Jackson on vocals, Keith Haynie on bass guitar, Jimmy "Vegas" Tanner on drums, Bill Hubauer and Todd Waites on keyboard, and Tom Milnes and Tom Tincha (a.k.a. "TNT"), both on lead guitar.[3]
ApologetiX gets their name from the word "apologetics"—the use of reason to defend a position, often, and in this circumstance, used to denote a defense of the Christian faith.[2] It is based on the Greek word for defense, ἀπολογία (apologia). The word is used in 1 Peter 3:15, "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer (defense or "apologia") to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect..." (NIV).[4] Their logo, a triquetra, is an ancient symbol which has gained Christian use for the Holy Trinity.[2]
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[edit] History
ApologetiX has had six official drummers. Jeff Pakula (June 1990-September 1993), Rick Servocky (November 1993-April 1995), Bob Flaherty (May 1995-September 1998), Fred Behanna (February 1999-January 2001), Bill "Moose" Rieger (March 2001-January 2005) and Jimmy "Vegas" Tanner (October 2005-Current).[5]
ApologetiX has had multiple other drummers as well. Their longtime fill-in drummer, Keith Harrold (played on Isn't Wasn't Ain't and Keep The Change), David McKee (played on Jesus Christ Morningstar as well as two concerts in 1998), and Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz (drummer for "Weird Al" Yankovic), who played 7 tracks on Biblical Graffiti.[2] Ron Zanski (two shows in 1993) and Allen Muckle (three shows in 2001) have also played with the band.
According to the band's website, Weird Al himself has told them he thinks they do "fabulous work."[2]
[edit] Musical style and lyrical themes
ApologetiX rewrites secular songs with Christian lyrics to create parodies with Christian messages, and, in the song "We're In A Parody Band," ApologetiX refers to itself as a cross between "Weird Al" Yankovic and Billy Graham. Some of their parodies include "Micah No. 5" (Mambo No. 5 by Lou Bega) "Lazy Brain" (Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne), "Hotel Can't Afford Ya" ("Hotel California" by The Eagles), "Corinthians" (based on "In the End" by Linkin Park), "Look Yourself" ("Lose Yourself" by Eminem), "Smooth Grandmama" (based on the Alien Ant Farm cover version of "Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson), "Smells Like Thirtysomething Spirit" ("Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana), "The Sounds of Silas" ("The Sounds of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel), and "Bethlehemian Rhapsody" ("Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen).
[edit] Band members
- Current
- J. Jackson - Vocals (1992–present)
- Keith Haynie - Bass guitar (1995–present)
- Bill Hubauer - Keyboardist, producer (1998–present)
- Jimmy "Vegas" Tanner - Drums (2005–present)
- Tom Milnes - Lead guitarist (2008–present)
- Tom Tincha - Lead guitarist (2008–present)
- Todd Waites - Keyboardist (2011–present)
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio & live albums
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 1993 | Isn't Wasn't Ain't | Parodudes |
| 1994 | Radical History Tour | Parodudes |
| 1997 | Ticked | Parodudes |
| 1998 | Jesus Christ Morningstar | Parodudes |
| 1999 | Biblical Graffiti | Parodudes |
| 2000 | Spoofernatural | Parodudes |
| 2001 | Keep The Change | Parodudes |
| 2002 | Grace Period | Parodudes |
| 2003 | Adam Up | Parodudes |
| 2005 | Apol-acoustiX | Parodudes |
| 2005 | Hits: The Road | Parodudes |
| 2006 | Wordplay | Parodudes |
| 2007 | Chosen Ones | Parodudes |
| 2008 | Future Tense | Parodudes |
| 2009 | Recovery | Parodudes |
| 2009 | The Boys Aren't Backin' Down | Parodudes |
| 2010 | Soundproof | Parodudes |
| 2011 | Wise Up and Rock | Parodudes |
[edit] Christmas Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2002 | Have Yourself A Parody Little Christmas | Parodudes |
| 2008 | The 12 Downloads of Christmas | Parodudes |
[edit] Compilation albums
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2004 | New & Used Hits: The Best of ApologetiX Vol. 1 & 2 | Parodudes |
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2003 | Downer of a Sister Video | Parodudes |
| 2005 | Samson Comes Alive: An Evening With ApologetiX DVD | Parodudes |
[edit] Awards
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- 2005 Best CD Award: New & Used Hits: The Best of ApologetiX Vol. 1 & 2 (Christianity Today's Reader's Choice Awards)
- 2004 Favorite Indie Artist (CCM Magazine Reader's Choice Awards)
- 2002 Recorded Fringe Song of the Year: "The Real Sin Savior" (American Christian Music Awards/ChristianBEATS)
- 2004 American Christian Music Awards, Alternative Song of The Year: "Lifestyles of The Rich & Nameless"[6]
- 2004 American Christian Music Awards, Outstanding Modern/College Rock Artist[6]
[edit] Chart positions of singles & albums
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[edit] Albums
- Keep The Change
National Christian Retail Bestsellers Rock Chart, published by CCM (#15, November 2001)
- Adam Up
National Christian Modern/College Rock Album Chart, ChristianBEATS (#1, May/June 2004)
- New & Used Hits: The Best of ApologetiX Vol. 1 & 2
National Christian Newest Rock Album Chart, American Christian Music Journal (#1, December 2004) National Christian Modern/Alternative Album Chart, American Christian Music Journal (#1, December 2004)
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Parody of |
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| 2001 | "The Real Sin Savior" | "Keep The Change | "The Real Slim Shady", Eminem |
| 2002 | "Smooth Grandmama" | "Smooth Criminal", Michael Jackson | "Grace Period |
| "How You Rewind Me" | "How You Remind Me", Nickelback | ||
| 2003 | "Look Yourself" | Adam Up | "Lose Yourself", Eminem |
| "Downer of a Sister" | "Chop Suey", System of a Down | ||
| "Lifestyles of the Rich & Nameless" | "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous", Good Charlotte | ||
| 2005 | "JC's Mom" | Hits: The Road | "Stacy's Mom", Fountains of Wayne |
[edit] References
- ^ a b Bonnett, Vaunda (February 25, 2005). "ApologetiX show opens new facility". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/s_307319.html. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "FAQ". ApologetiX. http://www.apologetix.com/faq/faq.php.
- ^ "Bios". ApologetiX. http://www.apologetix.com/bios/bios.php.
- ^ "1 Peter 3:15 - Passage Lookup". BibleGateway.com. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+3%3A15&version=NIV. Retrieved 2010-12-19.
- ^ "Bios - Jimmy". ApologetiX. http://www.apologetix.com/bios/jimmy.php.
- ^ a b Jones, Kim. "American Christian Music Awards, 2004". About.com. http://christianmusic.about.com/od/awards/a/aaACMaward04.htm.
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