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About|the Christian parody band|the systematic defense of a position|Apologetics|other uses|Apology (disambiguation)Use mdy dates|date=March 2011Primary sources|date=December 2009Infobox musical artist|name = ApologetiX|image = ApologetiX_2009.jpg|caption = The Band|image_size =|background = group_or_band|alias =|origin = United States |instrument =|genre = Christian rock , Contemporary Christian music|CCM , comedy rock , Parody music|parody |occupation =|years_active = 1992–present|label = Parodudes|associated_acts =|website = http://www.apologetix.com www.apologetix.com|current_members = J. Jackson
Keith Haynie
Jimmy Tanner
Bill Hubauer
Tom Milnes
Tom Tincha
Todd Waites|past_members = Karl Messner
Jerry Hayostek
Bob Flaherty
Fred Behanna
Jeff Pakula
Rick Servocky
Andy Sparks
Bill "Moose" Rieger ApologetiX is a Christian Parody music|parody band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , United States|USA . The band was founded in 1992, and since then, has played in 44 states, released 17 studio albums,Cite web|title=FAQ|url= http://www.apologetix.com/faq/faq.php|publisher=ApologetiX and built up a fan club that includes 45,000 people.Cite news|last=Bonnett|first=Vaunda|title=ApologetiX show opens new facility|url= http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/s_307319.html |accessdate=August 20, 2010|newspaper=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review|date=February 25, 2005 The band is currently composed of J. Jackson on vocals, Keith Haynie on bass guitar, Jimmy "Vegas" Tanner on drums, Bill Hubauer and Todd Waites on keyboard, and Tom Milnes and Tom Tincha (a.k.a. "TNT"), both on lead guitar.Cite web|title=Bios|url= http://www.apologetix.com/bios/bios.php|publisher=ApologetiX

ApologetiX gets their name from the word " apologetics "& mdash;the use of reason to defend a position, often, and in this circumstance, used to denote a defense of the Christian faith . It is based on the Greek word for defense, lang|gk|?p?????a (lang|trans|apologia). The word is used in First Epistle of Peter|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..." ( New International Version|NIV ).Cite web | title = 1 Peter 3:15 - Passage Lookup | publisher=BibleGateway.com | url = http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/? search=1+Peter+3%3A15& version=NIV | accessdate = 2010-12-19 Their logo, a triquetra , is an ancient symbol which has gained Christian use for the Holy Trinity .

History


ApologetiX has had six official drummers. Jeff Pakula (June 1990-September 1993), Rick Servocky (November 1993-April 1995), Bob Flaherty (May 1995-September 1998), Fred Behanna (February 1999-January 2001), Bill "Moose" Rieger (March 2001-January 2005) and Jimmy "Vegas" Tanner (October 2005-Current).Cite web|title=Bios - Jimmy|url= http://www.apologetix.com/bios/jimmy.php|publisher=ApologetiX

ApologetiX has had multiple other drummers as well. Their longtime fill-in drummer, Keith Harrold (played on '' Isn't Wasn't Ain't and Keep The Change (album)|Keep The Change ), David McKee (played on Jesus Christ Morningstar as well as two concerts in 1998), and Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz (drummer for "Weird Al" Yankovic ), who played 7 tracks on Biblical Graffiti . Ron Zanski (two shows in 1993) and Allen Muckle (three shows in 2001) have also played with the band.

According to the band's website, Weird Al himself has told them he thinks they do "fabulous work."

Musical style and lyrical themes


ApologetiX rewrites secular songs with Christian lyrics to create parodies with Christian messages, and, in the song "We're In A Parody Band," ApologetiX refers to itself as a cross between "Weird Al" Yankovic and Billy Graham . Some of their parodies include "Micah No. 5" ( Mambo No. 5 by Lou Bega ) "Lazy Brain" ( Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne ), "Hotel Can't Afford Ya" (" Hotel California (song)|Hotel California " by The Eagles ), "Corinthians" (based on " In the End " by Linkin Park ), "Look Yourself" (" Lose Yourself " by Eminem ), "Smooth Grandmama" (based on the Alien Ant Farm cover version of " Smooth Criminal " by Michael Jackson ), "Smells Like Thirtysomething Spirit" (" Smells Like Teen Spirit " by Nirvana (band)|Nirvana ), "The Sounds of Silas" (" The Sounds of Silence " by Simon & Garfunkel ), and "Bethlehemian Rhapsody" (" Bohemian Rhapsody " by Queen (band)|Queen ).

Band members


;Current
  • J. Jackson - Vocals (1992–present)

  • Keith Haynie - Bass guitar (1995–present)

  • Bill Hubauer - Keyboardist, producer (1998–present)

  • Jimmy "Vegas" Tanner - Drums (2005–present)

  • Tom Milnes - Lead guitarist (2008–present)

  • Tom Tincha - Lead guitarist (2008–present)

  • Todd Waites - Keyboardist (2011–present)

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  • Karl Messner - Lead guitarist (1990–2007)

  • Andy Sparks - Rhythm guitarist, Bass (1991–1995)

  • Jerry Hayostek - Bass guitar (1992–1993)

  • B.J. Collins - Keyboardist, producer (1997–1998)

  • Jeff Pakula - Drums (1990–1993)

  • Rick Servocky - Drums (1993–1995)

  • Bob Flaherty - Drums (1995–1998)

  • Fred Behanna - Drums (1999–2001)

  • David McKee - Drums (2001)

  • Bill "Moose" Rieger - Drums (2001–2005)

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  • Steve Kayner - Bass (1993)

  • Keith Harrold - Drums (1993–2000)

  • Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz - Drums (1999)

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    Discography


    Studio & live albums


    Year Title Label
    1993 '' Isn't Wasn't Ain't Parodudes
    1994 Radical History Tour Parodudes
    1997 Ticked Parodudes
    1998 Jesus Christ Morningstar Parodudes
    1999 Biblical Graffiti Parodudes
    2000 Spoofernatural Parodudes
    2001 Keep The Change Parodudes
    2002 Grace Period Parodudes
    2003 Adam Up Parodudes
    2005 Apol-acoustiX Parodudes
    2005 Hits: The Road Parodudes
    2006 Wordplay Parodudes
    2007 Chosen Ones Parodudes
    2008 Future Tense Parodudes
    2009 Recovery Parodudes
    2009 '' The Boys Aren't Backin' Down Parodudes
    2010 Soundproof Parodudes
    2011 Wise Up and Rock Parodudes


    Christmas Albums


    Year Title Label
    2002 Have Yourself A Parody Little Christmas Parodudes
    2008 The 12 Downloads of Christmas Parodudes


    Compilation albums


    Year Title Label
    2004 New & Used Hits: The Best of ApologetiX Vol. 1 & 2 Parodudes


    Filmography


    Year Title Label
    2003 Downer of a Sister Video Parodudes
    2005 Samson Comes Alive: An Evening With ApologetiX DVD Parodudes


    Awards


    Unreferenced section|date=August 2010
  • 2005 Best CD Award: New & Used Hits: The Best of ApologetiX Vol. 1 & 2 (Christianity Today's Reader's Choice Awards)

  • 2004 Favorite Indie Artist (CCM Magazine Reader's Choice Awards)

  • 2002 Recorded Fringe Song of the Year: "The Real Sin Savior" (American Christian Music Awards/ChristianBEATS)

  • 2004 American Christian Music Awards, Alternative Song of The Year: "Lifestyles of The Rich & Nameless"Cite web|last= Jones|first=Kim |title=American Christian Music Awards, 2004|url= http://christianmusic.about.com/od/awards/a/aaACMaward04.htm|publisher=About.com

  • 2004 American Christian Music Awards, Outstanding Modern/College Rock Artist


    • Chart positions of singles & albums


    Unreferenced section|date=August 2010

    Albums


  • Keep The Change

    • National Christian Retail Bestsellers Rock Chart, published by CCM (#15, November 2001)
  • Adam Up

    • National Christian Modern/College Rock Album Chart, ChristianBEATS (#1, May/June 2004)
  • New & Used Hits: The Best of ApologetiX Vol. 1 & 2

    • National Christian Newest Rock Album Chart, American Christian Music Journal (#1, December 2004)
    National Christian Modern/Alternative Album Chart, American Christian Music Journal (#1, December 2004)

    Singles


    Year Title Album Parody of
    2001"The Real Sin Savior" "Keep The Change "The Real Slim Shady", Eminem
    2002"Smooth Grandmama""Smooth Criminal", Michael Jackson "Grace Period
    "How You Rewind Me""How You Remind Me", Nickelback
    2003"Look Yourself" Adam Up "Lose Yourself", Eminem
    "Downer of a Sister""Chop Suey", System of a Down
    "Lifestyles of the Rich & Nameless""Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous", Good Charlotte
    2005 "JC's Mom" Hits: The Road "Stacy's Mom", Fountains of Wayne


    References



  • http://www.hmmagazine.com/exclusive/apologetix_mayjune_2004200404/index.php article from HM Magazine

  • http://www.crosswalk.com/1314230/ article from AFA

  • http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2005/apologetix-0205.html Christianity Today - Interview with Apologetix


    • External links


  • official website| http://www.apologetix.com

  • myspace|apologetix

  • * myspace|karlmessner|Karl Messner

  • * http://www.karlmessnermusic.com/ Karl Messner Official Website


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