Brett Gurewitz, the legendary guitarist and co-songwriter of punk rock band Bad Religion, was born on May 12, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA. As a Taurus, Gurewitz is a hard worker, determined and reliable – all of which can be seen in his career. He has been a major influence in punk rock and has been credited with helping to shape the sound of Bad Religion since their formation in 1980. Gurewitz has also released solo material and a produced a number of albums for other artists.