Bad Brains

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Bad Brains

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American Hardcore Punk band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1977, initially as a jazz fusion ensemble called Mind Power.
The band also do many reggae and dub tracks and featured elements from funk, heavy metal or hip hop.

Classic line-up:
H.R. (Paul D. Hudson) — lead vocals (1978–1987, 1989–1990, 1994–1995, 1998–present), guitar (1977–1978)
Dr. Know ([a=Gary Miller (4)]) — guitar (1977–1995, 1998–present)
Darryl Jenifer — bass (1977–1995, 1998–present)
Earl Hudson — drums, percussion (1977–1987, 1989–1990, 1994–1995, 1998–present)

The original line up broke up many times and some musicians replaced H.R. and Earl Hudson:
Sid McCray — lead vocals (1977–1978)
Taj Singleton — lead vocals (1988–1989)
Chuck Mosley — lead vocals (1990–1991)
Israel Joseph-I — lead vocals (1991–1994, 2008)
Mackie Jayson — drums, percussion (1988-1989, 1990-1993)
Chuck Treece — drums, percussion (1994)

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Banned in D.C.

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Sailin' On

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Pay to Cum

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Attitude

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5

Don't Need It

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April 28, 2024

Brooklyn Bowl

Brooklyn, New York, United States


June 18, 2022

Independence Ave

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States

  • 1. Big Takeover

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  • 3. Banned in D.C.


October 29, 2017

LA Waterfront

San Pedro, California, United States

  • 1. The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth

  • 2. Jah Love

  • 3. The Youth Are Getting Restless

  • 4. Soul Craft

  • 5. Re-Ignition

  • 6. Fearless Vampire Killers

  • 7. I Luv I Jah

  • 8. Big Takeover

  • 9. Banned in D.C.

  • 10. Redbone in the City

  • 11. The Regulator

  • 12. Pay to Cum


September 16, 2017

Douglas Park

Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • 1. Give Thanks and Praises

  • 2. Attitude

  • 3. Re-Ignition

  • 4. I Luv I Jah

  • 5. Jah Love

  • 6. Soul Craft

  • 7. Pay to Cum

  • 8. The Youth Are Getting Restless

  • 9. Fearless Vampire Killers

  • 10. Banned in D.C.

  • 11. Big Takeover

  • 12. The Regulator

  • 13. Redbone in the City


June 9, 2017

Open Space

Brooklyn, New York, United States

  • 1. Pyramid #1

  • 2. Jah Love

  • 3. The Youth Are Getting Restless

  • 4. Re-Ignition

  • 5. Big Takeover

  • 6. Banned in D.C.

  • 7. The Regulator

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Bad Brains has released 15 albums between 1982 and 2025. Notable releases include Live At The Bayou (Washington D.C. July 14, 1980 / March 15, 1981), Into The Future, Build A Nation. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Bad Brains' most-played tracks include Banned in D.C., Sailin' On, Pay to Cum, Attitude, Don't Need It. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

American Hardcore Punk band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1977, initially as a jazz fusion ensemble called Mind Power. The band also do many reggae and dub tracks and featured elements from funk, heavy metal or hip hop.Classic line-up: H.R. (Paul... Read the full biography on this page.

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