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Band Timeline
Formation of Bad Brains as Mind Power
Transition to Punk Rock and Renaming to Bad Brains
Relocation to New York City and Hardcore Punk Breakthrough
Release of Self-Titled Debut Album
Release of 'Rock for Light' Album
Release of 'I Against I' and Stylistic Expansion
First Major Lineup Change and Band Breakup
Continued Influence and Side Projects
Reunions and Legacy
Albums
Members
Current
H.R.
Lead vocals
Dr. Know
Guitar
Earl Hudson
Membranophone
Darryl Jenifer
Bass guitar
History
Sid McCray
Lead vocals
Mackie Jayson
Membranophone
Earl Hudson
Membranophone
H.R.
Lead vocals
H.R.
Lead vocals
Darryl Jenifer
Bass guitar
H.R.
Lead vocals
Earl Hudson
Membranophone
H.R.
Lead vocals
Israel Joseph I
Lead vocals
Chuck Mosley
Lead vocals
Dr. Know
Guitar
Dr. Know
Guitar
Darryl Jenifer
Bass guitar
Earl Hudson
Membranophone
Story of Bad Brains
Bad Brains: The Unstoppable Force of Crossover
Bad Brains, a sonic storm brewing out of Washington, D.C. in 1976, aren't just a band - they're a phenomenon. While often hailed as pioneers of hardcore punk, the band themselves bristle at the label, their sound defying simple categorization.
These musical alchemists blend the raw energy of punk with the hypnotic grooves of reggae, seamlessly weaving in elements of funk, heavy metal, hip-hop, and soul. Rolling Stone aptly dubbed them "the mother of all black hard-rock bands," and their influence stretches far beyond hardcore, touching upon thrash, speed metal, alternative metal, and funk metal - a testament to their revolutionary sound.
Bad Brains are more than musicians; they are deeply rooted in the Rastafari movement, their faith informing their music and their message.
Throughout their decades-long journey, Bad Brains have released nine studio albums, weathered breakups and reunions, and experimented with different vocalists and drummers. Their original lineup, however, remains legendary: the iconic singer H.R., the riff-master Dr. Know, the bassist Darryl Jenifer, and the powerhouse drummer Earl Hudson.
Bad Brains are a force of nature, refusing to be confined by genre or expectation. They continue to inspire generations of musicians, proving that true artistry knows no boundaries.
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