Bad Religion has been around for literally ages and was/is a major influence on the punk scene starting in the late 80's. Graffin's academical background (he has a PhD in zoology) shines through in this memoir by means of his writing style and, yes, footnotes with source annotations scattered throughout the book.

The book is at times a bit lengthy and reads a bit like an academical paper, but I still liked it well enough. If you're interested in the rise of the late punk scene, from Black Flag to Blink-182 and the influence Bad Religion had on the scene, this book is for you.