Bret Brett Gurewitz, Mr Bad Religion and King of Epitaph Records (really why doesn’t anyone tie this together? They make it out like he’s some punk rock band boy when he’s an established mainstream record exec.) Is about to polish his good shoes and receive a rather prestigious award. NARM Independent Spirit Award in May. Aww how cute!
But it’s the quote from NARM president Jim Donio that oozes of smarm best
"Brett personifies the independent spirit, inspiring countless punk and indie bands through his work in Bad Religion and helping many of them reach their full potential at Epitaph Records, including The Offspring, Rancid and NOFX. His creative entrepreneurship and commitment to thinking outside the box make him a strong player in today's music industry. We look forward to seeing what he does next."
Brett is what we called a poser back in the day- but at least he has good shoes to wear to the award ceremony. Congratulations, sir. Keep up the great work.