Why Are You Hitting Yourself? is your "typical" progressive, alternative, hip hop, industrial, blues, funk, rock a billy, hard core, punk band! Occasionally seen hugging inanimate objects with holes, this three piece comes with a sound diverse enough to satisfy both traditional and modern audiences. Intricate riffs, aggressive beats, and a pumping bass line combine with original lyrics to create the music that is Why Are You Hitting Yourself?. With it's emotionally raw sound, this band is always ready to entertain with a unique punk blend, showcasing music- not mohawks!
Originally from the Jackson, Michigan area, Gary Rokita,(guitar, vocals,) Jon Baird,(bass, vocals,) and Scott Baird,(drums, vocals,) are the individuals behind the creative aspects of the high energy Why Are You Hitting Yourself? sound. The three collaborate on all aspects and are continuously developing new sounds and opportunities, which could lead to the latest original or WAYHY? cover tune.
Collectively, Why Are You Hitting Yourself? has played with known acts such as, The Reverend Horton Heat, Agent Orange, Kitty, The Stratford Mercenaries, Nonpoint and Big Sandy And The Fly Right Boys and performed in Las Vegas, Anaheim, Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Chicago, Indianapolis, Lake Havasu, Breckenridge, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Flint, Ypsilanti, Kalamazoo and East Lansing.