Bad Brains (band)
(Redirected from Bad Brains)
Bad Brains | |
|---|---|
 Bad Brains performing in Baltimore in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Soul Brains |
| Origin | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Genres | Hardcore punk,[1] reggae,[1] heavy metal[1] |
| Years active | 1977–1984, 1986–1995, 1997–2004, 2011-present |
| Labels | ROIR, Caroline, SST, Epic/SME, Maverick/Warner Bros, Megaforce |
| Members | H.R. Dr. Know Darryl Jenifer Earl Hudson |
| Past member(s) | Sid McCray Israel Joseph I Mackie Jayson Chuck Mosley |
| Website | www |
Bad Brains is an American band. They play hardcore punk music that is mixed with reggae music. The band formed in 1977 and is still playing now. The members are H.R. (singer), "Dr. Know" (guitarist), Darryl Jenifer (bassist) and Earl Hudson (drummer).
The band originally formed in Prince Georges County, Maryland. It is close to Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. During most of their time together, Bad Brains has lived in Washington, D.C.
The Bad Brains had a big effect on many hardcore punk bands, including Minor Threat who are also from Washington, D.C. They also had a big effect on the hardcore punk singer Henry Rollins. Rollins was the singer for the hardcore band Black Flag.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Biography of Bad Brains". Allmusic. Retrieved 29 December 2008.
Categories:
- 1970s American music groups
- 1980s American music groups
- 1990s American music groups
- 2000s American music groups
- Reggae bands
- American punk bands
- Hardcore punk
- Musical groups from Maryland
- Musical groups from Washington, D.C.
- 1977 establishments in the United States
- 1970s establishments in Washington, D.C.
- Musical groups established in 1977