DETROIT, MI – February 20, 2025 – Detroit musician, inventor, and rock‐and‐roll lifer Bogdon—known offstage as Chris Badynee—is set to release his latest single, “We’re All Crazy Americans” on March 4, 2025. This electrifying anthem, steeped in the raw energy of classic Detroit rock, embraces the chaos, contradictions, and unity that define American life.
A Lifetime of Music and Innovation
Born and raised in Southwest Detroit near Central and McGraw Streets, Badynee’s roots run deep in the city’s working‐class culture. His father, a Detroit Fire Department Captain, instilled in him a toughness and resilience that has carried through his decades‐long career in music. For over 40 years, Bogdon has performed in venues ranging from stadiums and theaters to bars, bowling alleys, laundromats, and street corners. His band, Cadillac Kidz, has remained intact for four decades, continuing to take the stage together and proving that true rock and roll never dies.
His musical journey has taken him to unexpected places, including a 2016 performance at Carnegie Hall with the international ensemble Bash the Trash. Beyond music, Bogdon is also a renowned inventor, gaining notoriety for creating the Bogdon Box Bass, which was featured on the History Channel’s Invention USA and earned him a cover story in Bass Player Magazine (January 2018).
Adding to his unique career, Bogdon’s former band, Skeleton Crew, even made a pop culture cameo in Beyoncé’s “Flawless” music video. Amidst all of this, he continues to balance life as a mailman, husband, and father of three, recording his original music in a self‐built basement studio fueled by late‐night creativity.
A Rock Anthem for an Unhinged Era
We’re All Crazy Americans is more than just another rock song—it’s a bold statement. Bogdon channels the raw, unapologetic energy of Detroit rock to capture the wild, unpredictable spirit of modern America.
“I don’t know how we survive, but I think we might all be crazy,” says Bogdon. “This song is loud, raw, and unapologetic—just like Detroit rock and roll should be.”
While some may find the song controversial, Bogdon sees it as a rallying cry. “We’re all different, but somehow we’re all alike. That’s the paradox of being American.”
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