Justin Sane
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Justin Geever, also known as Justin Sane (born February 21, 1973) is the guitarist and co-singer\songwriter (along with bassist Chris Barker) of the political punk-rock band Anti-Flag.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early Life
Sane was the youngest of nine kids and grew up in poverty. Despite his family's struggle he cites his parents as one of his inspirations. They opened the first vegetarian restaurant in Pittsburgh, inspiring Justin to become a vegetarian, a lifestyle he continues to this day. As a kid he saw his parents participate in rallies, and as he got older he participated. Sane’s sister Lucy gave him his first guitar which got him into Punk rock\Hardcore. The first song Sane wrote was about a kid overdosing, and his second was about TV Evangelists. Sane, as well as the other members of Anti-flag, all follow the rationale of straight edge but do not label themselves straight edge. This came about not from a religious stand point but rather from his younger years surrounded by drug use of his peers.
[edit] Career
In 1993, Justin Geever formed Anti Flag with childhood friend Pat Thetic, and Bassist\Vocalist Andy Flag. In 1996 they released their first CD “Die for the Government”. After several American tours Andy Flag left the band due to personal disputes in 1996. Various individuals entered the band from 97-98 when they finally found their permanent line-up: Justin Sane as Guitarist/vocalist, Pat Thetic as the drummer, Chris Head as lead Guitarist/backing vocals, and finally Chris Barker (aka #2) as the bassist/second vocalist. 1998 was also the year they released their second CD “Their System Doesn't Work For You.” In 1999 Anti-Flag released their third CD “A New Kind Of Army” and opened their own label, AF records (anti-flag records). In 2001 they signed to Fat Wreck Chords. “Underground Network” debuted that same year, the album considered by many to be their most accomplished to date. Mobilize (a compilation album) was released the following year. They then released a split CD with Bouncing Souls (A CD where two bands play eachothers songs) in 2002. “The Terror State” was released in 2003 and is credited as their most polished solid release. Anti-flag's first DVD “Death of a Nation” come about in 2004. Its focus was the live performances of the preceding year. It also contained two music videos and an interview with the band. In 2006 they released their latest CD “For Blood and Empire” on RCA records. A lot of fans were skeptical of the new record label, though the album was well received.
[edit] Education
Sane graduated from high school in Pittsburgh and attended the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Communications and minoring in political science. He also was involved in womens' studies.
[edit] Solo Work
When Sane does not play in Anti-flag, he works on his own solo project recently releasing Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Justice as well as a 6 track EP These are the Days. In this solo project he diverts his focus to love, family, and more everyday concepts, rather than the politically charged motivations of Anti-Flag.
[edit] Discography
Anti Flag:
- Die for the Government (1996)
- North America Sucks (1998)
- Their System Doesn't Work for You (1998)
- A New Kind of Army (1999)
- Underground Network (2001)
- Mobilize (2002)
- BYO Split Series 4 - Bouncing Souls/Anti-Flag (2002)
- The Terror State (2003)
- For Blood and Empire (2006)
Solo:
- Life, Love and the Pursuit of Justice (2002)
- These are the Days EP (2002)
| Anti-Flag |
| Justin Sane | Chris #2 | Pat Thetic | Chris Head |
| Lucy Fester | Andy Flag | Jamie Cock |
| Discography |
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| Die for the Government | Their System Doesn't Work for You | A New Kind of Army | Underground Network | Mobilize | The Terror State | For Blood and Empire |
| Videography |
| Death of a Nation | Turncoat |
| Singles |
| "Turncoat" | "Death of a Nation" | "Post-War Breakout" | "The Press Corpse" | "1 Trillion Dollar$" | "This is the End" | "War Sucks, Let's Party!" |
| Label(s) |
| New Red Archives | Go Kart Records | A-F Records | Fat Wreck Chords | RCA |
