Still chugging away since their 1980s formation, the best of the socially conscious pop-punk bands continues to put out quality material. Best known for (sadly retired) Brett Gurewitz's music and the polysyllabic lyrics of singer Greg Graffin, Bad Religion was a major influence on the new generation of pop-punk bands. In addition, the Gurewitz-founded Epitaph records became a major player in the punk world and beyond.