Name Greg Graffin DOB 11/06/1965 Role Vocals, Guitar Joined Founder (1980) Dr. Gregory Walter Graffin III, born Saturday, November 6, 1965 in Racine Wisconsin. Frontman of the band. He double majored in Anthropology and Geology in UCLA. He then proceeded to earning his masters degree in Geology from UCLA as well. He also has a Ph.D from Cornell university, a very respected Ivy League school. Other than that, Bad Religion, the highschool band he formed back in 1980, is a very influential Punk Rock band. They are famous for their buzz-saw guitar rhythm, melodic vocals (Graffin's contribution to the group), and controversial, socially-concious lyrics written by Graffin as well with colaboration from his co-founding buddy Brett Gurewitz.