Justin Geever (born February 21, 1973) is the guitarist and singer/songwriter (along with bassist Chris Barker) of the political punk-rock band Anti-Flag. He plays LesPaul-type ESP/LTD guitars. is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Christopher Lee Barker (born May 13, 1980), AKA Chris #2, is the bassist and co-lead vocalist of the American Political Punk band Anti-Flag. ... Anti-Flag is an American political punk band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, consisting of four members: Justin Sane (lead guitar, lead vocals), Chris #2 (bass, vocals), Chris Head (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Pat Thetic (drums). ...

Biography

Early life

Sane was the youngest of nine kids in a working class family, and 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 and 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. For animals adapted to eat primarily plants, sometimes referred to as vegetarian animals, see Herbivore. ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... See TV (disambiguation) for other uses and Television (band) for the rock band European networks National In much of Europe television broadcasting has historically been state dominated, rather than commercially organised, although commercial stations have grown in number recently. ... Evangelism is the proclaiming of the Christian Gospel. ... For the drawing or cutting tool, see Straightedge. ...

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. 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 was released the following year. They then released a split CD with Bouncing Souls in 2002. 2003 saw the release of The Terror State, produced by Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine. 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. Anti-Flag is a punk rock/hardcore punk band formed in Pittsburgh during 1993, with band members Justin Sane, Pat Thetic, and Andy Flag. ... Deon Rexroat of Anberlin. ... Andy Flag (Andy Wright) was one of the founding members of punk rock trio Anti-Flags second incarnation (later to take a fourth member). ... Die for the Government is a punk rock/hardcore punk CD released by the band Anti-Flag. ... Anti-Flag is a punk rock/hardcore punk band formed in Pittsburgh during 1993, with band members Justin Sane, Pat Thetic, and Andy Flag. ... Anti-Flag is a punk rock/hardcore punk band formed in Pittsburgh during 1993, with band members Justin Sane, Pat Thetic, and Andy Flag. ... Christopher Lee Barker (born May 13, 1980), AKA Chris #2, is the bassist and co-lead vocalist of the American Political Punk band Anti-Flag. ... Their System Doesnt Work For You was punk band Anti-Flags second album, released in 1998. ... A New Kind of Army is a punk rock CD released by the band Anti-Flag. ... A-F Records is an independent record label originated by the band Anti-Flag, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. This label was created to help expose more political punk rock bands to a greater audience. ... Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based independent record label, focused on punk rock, which was started by Fat Mike the lead singer and bassist of the punk rock band NOFX and his wife Erin, in 1990. ... Underground Network is the name of Anti-Flags fourth album, released on Fat Wreck Chords in 2001. ... Their fifth release, Mobilize is a punk rock/hardcore punk album by Anti-Flag. ... The Bouncing Souls are a punk band, formed in 1987. ... The Terror State is the sixth full length album by punk rock/hardcore punk Pittsburgh natives Anti-Flag; released October 21, 2003 on the independent label Fat Wreck Chords. ... Tom Morello (born May 30, 1964, as Thomas Baptist Morello) is a Grammy Award-winning American guitarist of the band Rage Against the Machine. ... Rage Against the Machine (also Rage and RATM) is a Grammy Award-winning American rock band, noted for their blend of hip hop, heavy metal, punk and funk as well as their revolutionary politics and lyrics. ... Death of a Nation is a live DVD by Anti-Flag. ... For Blood and Empire is the seventh studio album by Anti-Flag. ... RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony BMG Music Entertainment. ...

Education

Sane graduated from high school in Pittsburgh and attended the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Communications and minoring in political science. City nickname: The Steel City Location in the state of Pennsylvania Founded 1758 Mayor Tom Murphy (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 151. ... The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related, doctoral/research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. ...

Solo Work

When Sane does not play in Anti-Flag, he works on his own solo projects, such as Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Justice released in 2003, as well as a 6 track EP These are the Days., released in 2001. In his solo project he diverts his focus to love, family, and more everyday concepts, rather than the politically charged stance of Anti-Flag.

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: Die for the Government is a punk rock/hardcore punk CD released by the band Anti-Flag. ... North America Sucks is a split released by punk bands Anti-Flag and d. ... Their System Doesnt Work For You was punk band Anti-Flags second album, released in 1998. ... A New Kind of Army is a punk rock CD released by the band Anti-Flag. ... Underground Network is the name of Anti-Flags fourth album, released on Fat Wreck Chords in 2001. ... Their fifth release, Mobilize is a punk rock/hardcore punk album by Anti-Flag. ... The Terror State is the sixth full length album by punk rock/hardcore punk Pittsburgh natives Anti-Flag; released October 21, 2003 on the independent label Fat Wreck Chords. ... For Blood and Empire is the seventh studio album by Anti-Flag. ...

• Life, Love and the Pursuit of Justice (2002)
• These are the Days EP (2002)

Justin Sane is lead singer of the punk rock band Anti-Flag. ...

External links

• Official site
• Anti-Flag's MySpace