ApologetiX

ApologetiX (That Christian Parody Band)
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ApologetiX is a Christian band. It refers to itself as a cross between "Weird Al" Yankovic and Billy Graham.(As stated in their song, "We're in a Parody Band") Located in Pittsburgh, PA, the band consists of J. Jackson on vocals, Karl Messner on lead guitar, Keith Haynie on bass guitar, Jimmy "Vegas" Tanner on drums and Bill Hubauer on keyboard, guitar, and electric violin.

ApologetiX rewrites secular songs with often comical Christian lyrics. Some of their parodies include "Corinthians" (a parody of "In the End" by Linkin Park), "Look Yourself" ("Lose Yourself" by Eminem), "Smooth Grandmama" ("Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson), "Smells Like 30-something Spirit" ("Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana), "Sounds of Silas" ("Sounds of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel) and "Bethlehemian Rhapsody" ("Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen).Smooth Grandmama is considered to be their most well-known parody. While maintaining the integrity of fundamentalist "grannies," the song pokes fun at its certain aspects.

ApologetiX gets their unusual name from the word "apologetics", which means "the defense of the Christian faith."It is based on the Greek word for defense, "apologia". The word is used in 1 Peter 3:15, "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer (defense or "apologia") to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect..." (NIV). Their logo, a triquetra, is an ancient symbol of the Holy Trinity.

Links

• ApologetiX own web site

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