Bro Hymn
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"Bro Hymn" is a song by American punk rock
band Pennywise
. It is the last track on both their 1991 self-titled debut
album, and 1997's Full Circle
as "Bro Hymn Tribute". Its lyrics are about the death of bassist Jason Thirsk
's friends Tim Colvin, Carlos Canton, and Tom Nichols, who died in a car accident. At the end of the song, you can hear someone say "Brett, we love ya"; some fans of the band think that they are referring to Brett Gurewitz
, the guitarist of Bad Religion
and founder of Pennywise's label Epitaph Records
.
In 1996, following the death of Thirsk, "Bro Hymn" was recorded again for their fourth album Full Circle
as "Bro Hymn Tribute", which is dedicated to him. On this version, one the lines from the original, "Canton, Colvin, Nichols, this one's for you", is replaced with "Jason Matthew Thirsk, this one's for you". This version of "Bro Hymn" was not a hit song on the charts, but today receives substantial radio play.
"Bro Hymn" remains the anthem for many sports teams around the world:
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band Pennywise
Pennywise (band)
Pennywise is a Californian punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California, formed in 1988. The name is derived from the monster, It, from the Stephen King novel of the same title....
. It is the last track on both their 1991 self-titled debut
Pennywise (album)
Pennywise is the self-titled debut album by the melodic hardcore punk band Pennywise, released on Epitaph Records on October 22, 1991.-Writing and production:Writing for the first Pennywise album began around 1989/1990...
album, and 1997's Full Circle
Full Circle (Pennywise album)
Full Circle is the fourth full-length album by the punk band Pennywise. It was released on April 22, 1997 and was digitally remastered on March 8, 2005 on the original label. This is the first Pennywise studio album to feature Randy Bradbury, who replaced bassist Jason Thirsk, who had committed...
as "Bro Hymn Tribute". Its lyrics are about the death of bassist Jason Thirsk
Jason Thirsk
Jason Matthew Thirsk was the former bass player of the California punk rock band Pennywise who grew up in Hermosa Beach, California....
's friends Tim Colvin, Carlos Canton, and Tom Nichols, who died in a car accident. At the end of the song, you can hear someone say "Brett, we love ya"; some fans of the band think that they are referring to Brett Gurewitz
Brett Gurewitz
Brett W. Gurewitz , nicknamed Mr. Brett, is the guitarist and a songwriter of Bad Religion. He is also the owner of the music label Epitaph Records and sister-labels ANTI-, Burning Heart Records, Fat Possum Records, and Hellcat Records...
, the guitarist of Bad Religion
Bad Religion
Bad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the...
and founder of Pennywise's label Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
.
In 1996, following the death of Thirsk, "Bro Hymn" was recorded again for their fourth album Full Circle
Full Circle (Pennywise album)
Full Circle is the fourth full-length album by the punk band Pennywise. It was released on April 22, 1997 and was digitally remastered on March 8, 2005 on the original label. This is the first Pennywise studio album to feature Randy Bradbury, who replaced bassist Jason Thirsk, who had committed...
as "Bro Hymn Tribute", which is dedicated to him. On this version, one the lines from the original, "Canton, Colvin, Nichols, this one's for you", is replaced with "Jason Matthew Thirsk, this one's for you". This version of "Bro Hymn" was not a hit song on the charts, but today receives substantial radio play.
"Bro Hymn" remains the anthem for many sports teams around the world:
- The National Hockey LeagueNational Hockey LeagueThe National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
's Anaheim DucksAnaheim DucksThe Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
, and is played after each home goal since the 2005–06 season. When the Ducks won in the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals2007 Stanley Cup FinalsThe 2007 Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven playoff series that determined the National Hockey League champion for the 2006–07 season. As a culmination of the 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Western Conference champion Anaheim Ducks defeated the Eastern Conference champion Ottawa Senators in...
, the band played Bro Hymn live at the team's victory rally. This version was extended to cover the time it took the team to travel the red carpet and reach the stage with the Stanley CupStanley CupThe Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
. Lyrics of the song were also changed to "Anaheim Ducks, this one's for you..." - The National Hockey League's Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia FlyersThe Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
also used "Bro Hymn" from the 2007-08 season to the end of the 2010-11 regular season for each Flyers goal scored at home. - The National Hockey League's New York IslandersNew York IslandersThe New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
made this their goal song on December 12, 2009. - The official goal songGoal celebrationIn football, a goal celebration is the practice of celebrating the scoring of a goal. The celebration may be performed by the goalscorer , his or her teammates, the manager or coaching staff and/or the supporters of the team...
of the German soccerFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
club and 2007 champion VfB StuttgartVfB StuttgartVerein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart, is a German sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The club is best known for its football team, which has participated in all but two Bundesliga seasons...
since the 06/07 season and is played after each home goal - The official goal song of the Dutch soccerEredivisieThe Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
club Vitesse - The United Hockey LeagueUnited Hockey LeagueThe United Hockey League was a low-level professional ice hockey league , with teams in the United States...
's Bloomington Prairie ThunderBloomington Prairie ThunderThe Bloomington PrairieThunder was a minor league professional ice hockey team based in Bloomington, Illinois. They were a member of the Central Hockey League in the Turner Conference. The team was originally a member of the International Hockey League before it merged into the CHL in 2010. They...
since their inaugural season (06/07), and is played after every home goal - The Belgian soccer club K.R.C. GenkK.R.C. GenkKoninklijke Racing Club Genk , usually referred to as Racing Genk or simply Genk, is a Belgian professional football club based in the city of Genk in Belgian Limburg. Racing Genk plays in the Belgian Pro League and they have won 3 Belgian champion titles in 1998–99, in 2001–02 and in 2010–11 as...
- The Belgian soccer club Zulte Waregem
- The American Hockey LeagueAmerican Hockey LeagueThe American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
's Springfield FalconsSpringfield FalconsThe Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the...
have used it as their goal song since the 2007–08 season - Played by the Seattle Sounders band before the march to the stadium from Pioneer Square at the MLS Cup 2009MLS Cup 2009The 2009 MLS Cup was the championship match of the 2009 Major League Soccer season, the 14th season of the league. The final was played at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington on November 22, 2009. The match was contested by Eastern Conference champion Real Salt Lake and Western Conference champion...
- National Football LeagueNational Football LeagueThe National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
used it for touchdown song in the 2008 season - The National Lacrosse LeagueNational Lacrosse LeagueThe National Lacrosse League is a men's professional indoor lacrosse league in North America. It currently has nine teams; three in Canada and six in the United States. Unlike other lacrosse leagues which play in the summer, the NLL plays its games in the winter and spring. Each year, the playoff...
New York TitansNew York TitansNew York Titans may refer to:*New York Titans , the former name of the National Football League's New York Jets* New York Titans , a National Lacrosse League team now known as the Orlando Titans...
and Rochester KnighthawksRochester KnighthawksThe Rochester Knighthawks are a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. They play in Rochester, New York at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. The Knighthawks were previously members of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1995 to 1997...
Used it as goal celebration song - The Major League Soccer San Jose Quakes use it for celebrating home goals during the 2010 season
- The Jacksonville Jaguars played this song after a win during the 2010 season, and began playing it after touchdowns during the 2011 season.
- The twice used as the entrance song for UFC Light Heavyweight fighter Jason BrilzJason BrilzJason Brilz is an American mixed martial artist. He formerly fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the light heavyweight division.-Wrestling career:...
.