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Brett Gurewitz is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. He is the founder of Epitaph Records and the guitarist for the punk rock band Bad Religion.
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Brett Gurewitz, born May 12, 1962, is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and the founder of the independent record label Epitaph Records. He is best known as the guitarist for the punk rock band Bad Religion.
Early Life
Brett Gurewitz was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He co-founded Bad Religion in 1979 while still in high school.
Career
Gurewitz founded Epitaph Records in the early 1980s initially to release Bad Religion's music. The label quickly expanded, signing and releasing albums by other influential punk bands, contributing significantly to the punk rock resurgence of the 1990s. He has also produced albums for numerous artists on Epitaph and other labels. Gurewitz has written or co-written many of Bad Religion's most well-known songs.
Personal Life
Gurewitz is a recovering addict and has been open about his struggles with substance abuse. He is a vegan and an outspoken animal rights activist.
Channel Credits
Epitaph Records
2006 -
Epitaph Records is an independent record label founded in Los Angeles by Brett Gurewitz. Home to punk rock, alternative, and hardcore artists, Epitaph champions creative freedom and artist development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Brett Gurewitz?
Brett Gurewitz is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. He is the founder of Epitaph Records and the guitarist for the punk rock band Bad Religion.
What is Brett Gurewitz's role in Epitaph Records?
Brett Gurewitz is the founder of Epitaph Records, an independent record label based in Los Angeles.
When was the Epitaph Records YouTube channel created?
The Epitaph Records YouTube channel was created in April 2006.
What type of music is Epitaph Records known for?
Epitaph Records is known for its early releases from punk heavyweights and has been influential in the 90s punk explosion.
What band is Brett Gurewitz a guitarist for?
Brett Gurewitz is a guitarist for the punk rock band Bad Religion.
What is the mission of Epitaph Records?
The mission of Epitaph Records is to help real artists make great recordings on their own terms.
What are Brett Gurewitz's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Brett YouTube channels collectively have over 138.1M subscribers, more than 136,490.8M views, and have uploaded over 170.9K videos.
First name
Brett
Last name
Gurewitz
Birthdate
May 12, 1962
Age 63
Birth location
Los Angeles, CA, US
Location
US
Years active
2006 - present
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