ApologetiX is "That Christian Parody Band," often called a Christian Music … Read Full Bio ↴ApologetiX is "That Christian Parody Band," often called a Christian Music form of "Weird Al" Yankovic. Located around Pittsburgh, PA,
The band members include lead singer and lyricist J. Jackson, guitarist/keyboardist Bill Hubauer, bassist Keith Haynie, and drummer Jimmy "Vegas" Tanner. The band played its first concert as ApologetiX in 1992, and its 1000th in 2007. All of the band members grew up in and around Pittsburgh PA, and that is where they make their homes and attend church.
ApologetiX rewrites secular songs with (often comical) Christian lyrics. Some of their parodies include "Corinthians" (parody of "In the End" by Linkin Park), "Look Yourself" ("Lose Yourself" by Eminem), "Smooth Grandmama" ("Smooth Criminal" by Alien Ant Farm), "Smells Like Thirtysomething Spirit" ("Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana), 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 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.
Visit their website for booking, concerts and contact them through email at www.apologetix.com.
The band members include lead singer and lyricist J. Jackson, guitarist/keyboardist Bill Hubauer, bassist Keith Haynie, and drummer Jimmy "Vegas" Tanner. The band played its first concert as ApologetiX in 1992, and its 1000th in 2007. All of the band members grew up in and around Pittsburgh PA, and that is where they make their homes and attend church.
ApologetiX rewrites secular songs with (often comical) Christian lyrics. Some of their parodies include "Corinthians" (parody of "In the End" by Linkin Park), "Look Yourself" ("Lose Yourself" by Eminem), "Smooth Grandmama" ("Smooth Criminal" by Alien Ant Farm), "Smells Like Thirtysomething Spirit" ("Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana), 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 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.
Visit their website for booking, concerts and contact them through email at www.apologetix.com.
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ApologetiX Lyrics
Back In The New Testament Parody of "Back in the U.S.S.R." by The Beatles (Matthew 5:…
Bad Dad Parody of "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter (2 Kings 16:1-4, 18:1-…
Bone Digger < == Bone Digger == Parody of "Gold Digger" by Kanye We…
Boulevard of Both Extremes Parody of "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day (Luke 1…
Ephesians I'm not allergic to working But many things religious peopl…
Heavenly Hill Parody of "Beverly Hills" by Weezer (Matthew 17:1-9, Mark 9…
Humpty Dumpty Country Club Parody of "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" by Trace Adkins (Prov. 1…
Jehovah Parody of "The Joker" by The Steve Miller Band (Isaiah 9:6;…
Jericho Achat, shtayim Achat, shtayim, shalosh, arba Christ's in…
None Too Ladylike Parody of "1985" by SR-71, based on the version by…
Rocky's Now My Name Parody of "Rocky Mountain Way" by Joe Walsh (Matthew 16:18;…
Singled You Out Parody of "Figured You Out" by Nickelback (1 Peter 5:8, Jam…
Somebody Sold Me Parody of "Somebody Told Me" by The Killers (Genesis 37-50…
Spread the Way Spread the Way (Galilee Beach Boys) Parody of "Drift Away" …
Superficial Parody of "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder (Isaiah 29:13; Ma…
Swimmer Parody of "Slither" by Velvet Revolver (Matthew 8:23-27, Ma…
Want It Dead or Alive Parody of "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi (Philippians 2…
Won't Get Born Again Parody of "Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who (Revelation 1…
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