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 (Gary Miller) — 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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April 28, 2024
Brooklyn Bowl
Brooklyn, New York, United StatesJune 18, 2022
Independence Ave
Washington, Washington, D.C., United StatesSetlist incomplete
1. Big Takeover
2.
“The Spudmonsters”3. Banned in D.C.
October 29, 2017
LA Waterfront
San Pedro, California, United States1. 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 States1. 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 States1. Pyramid #1
Daryl's Side Project, 'The Pyramid' played one song.2. Jah Love
3. The Youth Are Getting Restless
4. Re-Ignition
5. Big Takeover
Randy Blythe of Lamb Of God replaced H.R on Big Takeover and Banned In DC6. Banned in D.C.
with Randy Blythe7. The Regulator
With Original Bad Brains Singer, Sid McCrayAugust 28, 2016
Commodore Barry Park
Brooklyn, New York, United States1. Sailin' On
with Corey Glover, Angelo Moore, Vernon Reid, and Rocky George2. The Regulator
with Corey Glover, Angelo Moore, Vernon Reid, and Rocky George3. Banned in D.C.
with Corey Glover, Angelo Moore, Vernon Reid, and Rocky George4. Big Takeover
with Corey Glover, Angelo Moore, Vernon Reid, and Rocky George5. I and I Survive
with Corey Glover, Angelo Moore, Vernon Reid, and Rocky George6. Re-Ignition
with Corey Glover, Angelo Moore, Vernon Reid, and Rocky George7. I Against I
with Corey Glover, Angelo Moore, Vernon Reid, Rocky George, and Kam Franklin8. Cosmic Slop(Funkadelic cover)
with Living Colour, Fishbone, George Clinton, Clip Payne, and Kam FranklinAugust 23, 2014
Commodore Barry Park
Brooklyn, New York, United States1. Are You Desperate
Instrumental2. Give Thanks and Praises
Instrumental3. Universal Peace
Instrumental4. I and I Survive
Earl Hudson on vocals, Jamie Saft on Keyboards5. The Youth Are Getting Restless
Jesse Royal on vocals, Jamie Saft on Keyboards6. Fearless Vampire Killers
John Joseph on vocals7. The Regulator
John Joseph on vocals8. Right Brigade
John Joseph on vocals9. Attitude
John Joseph on vocals10. Jah Love
Murs on vocals, Jamie Saft on Keyboards11. Rally
Murs on vocals, Jamie Saft on Keyboards12. Soul Craft
Murs on vocals13. Gene Machine
Jesse Royal on vocals, Jamie Saft on Keyboards14. I Against I
Corey Glover on vocals15. Re-Ignition
Corey Glover on vocals16. Sailin' On
Corey Glover on vocalsMay 18, 2013
Flugplatz Schwarze Heide
Hünxe, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyApril 8, 2013
Groove
Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentinaincomplete
1. Sailin' On
2. I and I Survive
3. Pay to Cum
4. I Against I
April 7, 2013
Parque O'Higgins
Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile1. Intro
2. Attitude
3. Right Brigade
4. Sailin' On
5. The Regulator
6. Jah Love
7. Give Thanks and Praises
8. Universal Peace
9. Fearless Vampire Killers
10. I and I Survive
11. Banned in D.C.
12. Soul Craft
13. I Luv I Jah
14. At the Movies
15. Re-Ignition
16. Pay to Cum
17. I Against I
April 5, 2013
Via Marquês
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil1. Intro
2. Attitude
3. Right Brigade
4. Sailin' On
5. The Regulator
6. Jah Love
7. Give Thanks and Praises
8. Universal Peace
9. Fearless Vampire Killers
10. I and I Survive
11. Banned in D.C.
12. Soul Craft
13. I Luv I Jah
14. At the Movies
15. Re-Ignition
16. Pay to Cum
1. I Against I
December 1, 2012
The Fonda Theatre
Los Angeles, California, United States1. Intro
2. Attitude
3. Right Brigade
4. Sailin' On
5. The Regulator
6. Jah Love
7. Give Thanks and Praises
8. Fearless Vampire Killers
9. I and I Survive
10. Banned in D.C.
11. At the Movies
12. I Luv I Jah
13. Re-Ignition
14. Pay to Cum
1. I Against I
November 30, 2012
Belly Up Tavern
Solana Beach, California, United StatesNovember 29, 2012
The Observatory
Santa Ana, California, United StatesSeptember 22, 2012
Casino Beach
Pensacola Beach, Florida, United StatesSetlist incomplete/out of order
1. Right Brigade
2. Sailin' On
3. Re-Ignition
June 9, 2012
Great Stage Park
Manchester, Tennessee, United States1. Intro
2. Attitude
3. Right Brigade
4. Sailin' On
5. The Regulator
6. Jah Love
7. Give Thanks and Praises
8. Fearless Vampire Killers
9. I and I Survive
10. Banned in D.C.
11. Soul Craft
12. At the Movies
13. Re-Ignition
14. Pay to Cum
1. I Against I
2.
new songApril 21, 2012
The Howard Theatre
Washington, Washington, D.C., United StatesApril 19, 2012
Trocadero Theatre
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesApril 18, 2012
Music Hall of Williamsburg
Brooklyn, New York, United StatesApril 17, 2012
Irving Plaza
New York, New York, United StatesSome of Bad Brains's most popular tracks include Banned in D.C., Sailin' On, Pay to Cum, Attitude, Don't Need It. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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