Brian Baker of Bad Religion, Beach Rats, Fake Names and formerly of Minor Threat, Dag Nasty and The Meatmen discusses the collectable records of his career and shares some stories of a life making music.

Topics include:

Brian’s early collection
Why Brian sold his records
Modern record shopping
Piecing together some collectable records of his career
Ian comes through with a Red Minor Threat EP
Minor Threat touring as minors
Brian joining Minor Threat
The early 3 string Minor Threat bass
What came first: Band name ‘Minor Threat’ or song ‘Minor Threat’?
The interest of Minor Threat 40 years on
Possible other names considered for ‘Minor Threat’
Brian doesn’t listen to the words
The rehearsals before recording the 1st EP
The intent of Dischord to document the music scene
Brian defers a lot of questions to Ian
Memories of recording the 1st Minor Threat EP
The songs for “In My Eyes” EP
Did they refer to the 1st EP as “Filler”?
The band’s reaction about the early demand for the 1st EP
How did the band sell/distribute the 1st EP?
Memories of the assembly and folding parties
The multiple repressings funded other Dischord records
Lyle goes to College
Brian’s time with Tesco Vee and The Meatmen
Jello Biafra’s contributions to Minor Threat
When did Bad Religion get on Brian’s radar?
Joining Bad Religion, Atlantic, replacing Mr Brett
Backing out of REM tour
Collaborating with songwriters in Minor Threat & Bad Religion
Brian doesn’t like writing lyrics
Any guilty pleasure music?
Brian’s love and history for The Beatles
Brian’s love for AC/DC
Malcolm Young tattoo, funeral service
Brian playing with Santana at age 12
Let’s find this Santana bootleg
What’s next for Bad Religion?
Other records Brian is on: Beach Rats and Fake Names
Interview wrap up

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