ApologetiX

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Background information
Origin United States
Genre(s) Comedy, Parody
Years active 1992—present
Website www.apologetix.com

ApologetiX is a a Christian parody band located in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. The band was founded in 1992 and consists of J. Jackson on vocals, Karl Messner on lead guitar, Keith Haynie on bass guitar, Jimmy "Vegas" Tanner on drums[1] and Bill Hubauer on keyboard, guitar, and electric violin.[2] In the song "We're in a Parody Band", Apologetix refers to itself as a cross between "Weird Al" Yankovic and Billy Graham.

ApologetiX rewrites secular songs with often comical Christian lyrics. Some of their parodies include "Corinthians" (a parody of "In the End" by Linkin Park), "Look Yourself" ("Lose Yourself" by Eminem), "Smooth Grandmama" ("Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson), "Smells Like 30-something Spirit" ("Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana), "Sounds of Silas" ("Sounds of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel) and "Bethlehemian Rhapsody" ("Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen).

ApologetiX gets their unusual name from the word "apologetics", which means "the defense of the Christian faith."[3] It is based on the Greek word for defense, "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). Their logo, a triquetra, is an ancient symbol of the Holy Trinity.[4]

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[edit] Trivia

  • Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz, drummer for "Weird Al" Yankovic sat in on the recording of the album Biblical Graffiti, and played drums on 7 of the tracks[5]. Weird Al himself once said in an interview that he likes ApologetiX[citation needed].
  • 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 most currently Jimmy "Vegas" Tanner (October 2005-Current)[6]
  • Apologetix has had multiple other drummers as well. Their longtime fill-in drummer, Keith Harrold (played on Isn't Wasn't Ain't as well as Keep the Change), David McKee (played on Jesus Christ Morningstar as well as two concerts in 1998), and Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz, who played seven tracks on Biblical Graffiti. Ron Zanski (two shows in 1993) and Allen Muckle (three shows in 2001) have also played with the band.[7]
  • The first pressing of Apol-acoustiX had alternate lyrics for Mediterranean Wholebook News. Instead of "Look out, kids, there’s plenty more than this Like Amos, Obadiah, the famous Jonah, Micah Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai & Zechariah Then there’s Malachi and 400 years of quiet" The 1st printing said "Look out, kids, there’s plenty more than this Like Amos, Obadiah, the famous Jonah, Micah & Habakkuk & Zephaniah, Haggai & Zechariah Then there’s Malachi and 400 years of quiet" thus omitting the book of Nahum.

[edit] Discography

The ApologetiX logo: a triquetra.
The ApologetiX logo: a triquetra.
  • Wordplay (2006)
  • Samson Comes Alive: An Evening with ApologetiX DVD (2005)
  • ApologetiX Hits: The Road (2005)
  • Apol-AcoustiX (2005)
  • Isn't Wasn't Ain't: Director's Cut (online fan club only) (2005)
  • New & Used Hits (The Best of ApologetiX Vol 1 & 2) (2004)
  • Isn't Wasn't Ain't [10th Anniversary re-issue (now discontinued)](2003)
  • Downer of a Sister DVD (2003)
  • Adam Up (2003)
  • Grace Period (2002)
  • Have Yourself a Parody Little Christmas [Christmas EP (now discontinued)] (2002)
  • Keep the Change (2001)
  • Spoofernatural (2000)
  • Biblical Graffiti (1999)
  • Jesus Christ Morning Star (1998)
  • Ticked (1997)
  • Radical History Tour (1994) (released on CD in 1999)
  • Isn't Wasn't Ain't (1993)

[edit] Awards

  • 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 Alternative Song of the Year: "Lifestyles of the Rich & Nameless" (American Christian Music Awards)
  • 2004 Alternative Artist Of The Year (American Christian Music Awards)

[edit] Chart Positions of Singles & Albums

[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)

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

  • "JC's Mom"

Christian Alternative/Modern Singles, American Christian Music Journal (#1, January 2005)

  • "Look Yourself"

Christian Rap/Hip Hop Singles, ChristianBEATS (#1, January 2004) Christian-hiphop.net (#1) R & R National Christian Rhythmic Charts (Top 10)

  • "Lifestyles of the Rich & Nameless"

R & R National Christian Rock Charts (Top 30, April 2004) ChristianBEATS National Christian Modern/College Singles (#2, May 2004)

  • "The Real Sin Savior"

ChristianBEATS National Christian rock charts (Top 30, Fall 2002)

Other Top 40 Hits on the National Christian Rock Charts:

  • "Smooth Grandmama" (R & R. Top 30, September 2002)
  • "How You Rewind Me" (R & R, Top 30, July 2003)
  • "Downer of a Sister" (R & R, Top 40, October 2004)

[edit] References

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[edit] External links

[edit] Fan Sites

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