ApologetiX

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ApologetiX
2009 lineup - Rear: Tom Milnes, Tom Tincha, Jimmy Tanner, Front: J. Jackson, Keith Haynie, Bill Hubauer
Background information
Origin	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres	Christian rock, CCM, comedy rock, parody
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Parodudes
Members	J. Jackson Keith Haynie Jimmy Tanner Bill Hubauer Tom Milnes Tom Tincha Chris VonBartheld
Past members	Karl Messner Jerry Hayostek Bob Flaherty Fred Behanna Jeff Pakula Rick Servocky Andy Sparks Bill "Moose" Rieger Todd Waites
Website	www.apologetix.com

ApologetiX is an American Christian parody band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band was founded in 1990, and since then, has played in almost all 50 states,^[1] released 40 studio albums,^[2] and built up a fan club that includes over 65,000 people.^[1] The band is currently composed of J. Jackson on vocals, Keith Haynie on bass guitar, Jimmy "Vegas" Tanner on drums, Bill Hubauer and Chris VonBartheld on keyboard, and Tom Milnes and Tom Tincha (a.k.a. "TNT"), both on lead guitar.^[3]

The name ApologetiX is a play on apologetics, the defense of a religious doctrine, in particular, Christian apologetics.^[2] 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).^[4] Their logo, a triquetra, is an ancient symbol that has been appropriated by Christians to represent the Holy Trinity.^[2]