Jay Bentley

bassist and co-founder of Bad Religion

Jay Bentley on KCRW

“It's a real accomplishment when Bad Religion gets played on the radio, because we really don't water down our message," says co-founder Greg Graffin.

Bad Religion reflects on their 40 years in punk rock, from underground to mainstream

“It's a real accomplishment when Bad Religion gets played on the radio, because we really don't water down our message," says co-founder Greg Graffin.

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