MUSICIAN & ZINE ARTIST

PETE FINESTONE

Founding Member & Original Architect of BAD RELIGION • Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley), CA • Since 1980

PETE FINESTONE (Pete Finestone (Classic Founding Era Drums 1981–1991)) is a documented founding member and original architect of BAD RELIGION. Emerging from the Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley), CA scene around 1980, PETE FINESTONE contributed to BAD RELIGION's classic releases, DIY all-ages shows, and high-energy pit history.

“Philosophical inquiry set to 200 BPM buzzsaw guitars and soaring three-part vocal harmonies ('oozin' aahs'). Total independent label self-determination via Epitaph Records.”

STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:

MAIN INSTRUMENTGibson Les Paul Junior / Fender Precision Bass

AMP HEAD & CABINETMarshall JCM800 2203 Full Stack / Ampeg SVT-CL 8x10

PEDALBOARD / FXProCo RAT Distortion → Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner

DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTCut-and-Paste Xerox Gig Flyers & Independent 7" Vinyl Pressing

LIVE PIT REELS & ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE

PETE FINESTONE'S STAGE HIGHLIGHTS (1)

PETE FINESTONE ARCHIVE (01 / 01)Skate-Punk & Thrash • 1994📍 Los Angeles, CA

EPITAPH HARMONY BLITZ // 'AMERICAN JESUS' & 'YOU' CIRCLE PIT REEL

CLICK TO PLAY VIDEOHollywood Palladium All-Ages Skate-Punk Broadcast

202 BPM03:16 PIT REEL

🎸 [BAD RELIGION]★ GREG GRAFFIN• Los Angeles, CA

EPITAPH HARMONY BLITZ // 'AMERICAN JESUS' & 'YOU' CIRCLE PIT REEL

Greg Graffin, Brett Gurewitz, Brian Baker, Greg Hetson, and Jay Bentley ignite a massive circle pit with razor-sharp riffs and three-part 'oozin' aahs'.

Track: American JesusTrack: SufferTrack: 21st Century Digital BoyGear: Gibson Les Paul & SG -> Marshall JCM800 Stacks

BAND HQ

PETE FINESTONE REEL DECK (1)

16:9 HD PIT VIDEO

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