Arguably the most influential punk band of the last quarter century or so, Bad Religion created an entirely new take on punk rock, fusing the aggression and speed of 80's hardcore with catchy melodies and highly intelligent, political lyrics stressing individualism and progressive thinking. Their album Suffer, widely acclaimed as one of the most influential punk albums ever, can be duly credited with revitalizing 88's flagging punk rock scene, giving rise to bands like NOFX, Lagwagon, Pennywise, Offspring and many more. A huge range of artists, from members of Simple Plan to members of As I Lay Dying, cite Bad Religion as an influence or a favorite.
