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Washington DC, United States (1977 – present)
Bad Brains are a rastafarian American hardcore punk band, originally formed in Washington DC in 1977, though the band’s members objected to the term “hardcore” to describe their music. They are considered pioneers of hardcore punk, and their self-titled debut is considered by many to be the finest hardcore punk album ever. But their sound goes further than that, often into full-on dub and reggae. Originally formed as a jazz fusion ensemble, Bad Brains developed a very fast and intense punk rock sound, which was both musically complex and more extreme than most of their punk contemporaries. They were also an adept reggae band, in a sort of Jekyll-and-Hyde arrangement, while later recordings also featured elements of funk and heavy metal. Bad Brains were also notable as religious Rastafarians.
Bad Brains have broken up and reformed several times over the years (most recently as the Soul Brains), sometimes with different singers and/or drummers. Their existence has been in three periods: 1977–1984, 1986–1995, and 1997–present. The group’s classic line-up was singer H.R., guitarist Dr. Know, bass guitarist Darryl Jennifer, and drummer Earl Hudson.
This might have been the end of the Bad Brains - if it were not for Ric Ocasek. Ocasek, frontman of new wave band The Cars, had seen the group play in Boston, and asked them to record an album. Having arrived back from tour with no place to live and no equipment, the Bad Brains took him up on his offer.
Bad Brains have broken up and reformed several times over the years (most recently as the Soul Brains), sometimes with different singers and/or drummers. Their existence has been in three periods: 1977–1984, 1986–1995, and 1997–present. The group’s classic line-up was singer H.R., guitarist Dr. Know, bass guitarist Darryl Jennifer, and drummer Earl Hudson.
This might have been the end of the Bad Brains - if it were not for Ric Ocasek. Ocasek, frontman of new wave band The Cars, had seen the group play in Boston, and asked them to record an album. Having arrived back from tour with no place to live and no equipment, the Bad Brains took him up on his offer.
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redgrave9 wrote:
I hear Bad Brains are pretty bad live now. They're still an amazing band though, especially with their first Album.
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SilentB4M wrote:
i wanna see them live so baddddddd and i want the documentary to come out already
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worldtoforgive wrote:
i saw them on inauguration night in d.c., up da punx
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deviantpsyche wrote:
just got this Artist's ringtones at www.itsflycell.com. Pay To Cum is my favorite! love it.
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EAsternHIpster wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Good+Stuff
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sweatbloodtears wrote:
I agree with Dj Tyrant, so ahead of their time. One of my biggest musical influences.
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Gnarzeler wrote:
thanks guys
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xjamesx_GMHC wrote:
NO EXCEPTIONS HARDCORE MESSAGE BOARDS http://nehc.forumotion.com xKEEP IT EDGEx
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DJ_Tyrant wrote:
So ahead of their time. Their songs hold up as well today as they did 30 years ago.
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Elementree1 wrote:
YO POSITIVE PEOPLE!! If you like Bad Brains and Rock/Reggae/Dancehall/Ska with a concious message please check out our music. We are a fresh new band out of Cincinnati Ohio, genre bending music and a message that must be heard. Our last fm page is: http://www.last.fm/music/theohms Our myspace page is: http://www.myspace.com/ohms. Feel our music
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NOHOPEFORHEROES wrote:
it doesn't really get much better than bad brains
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deadite_ wrote:
Got that PMA.
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aaronWHAT wrote:
srsly need to come back to england and soon ;(
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Mokami wrote:
banned in dc!
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GoreSteppa wrote:
Check these boys: www.myspace.com/tarantulafreedom, nice brains influence good to see more bands doing it to be honest.
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sobernuts wrote:
The reggae makes the Bad Brains. The combination of reggae-punk influenced many other musicians to combine very different styles as well (Smashing Pumpkins' style of soft and hard rock were directly influenced by the Bad Brains) and they also perform their reggae songs very well (Youth Are Getting Restless, I & I Survive, I Luv I Jah... all great dub/reggae songs). You can dislike the genre but don't call it a "punishment". You gotta admit they are good at it.
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K-Willa wrote:
amazing band
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CrossTheBreeze_ wrote:
It really is.
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boumalhab wrote:
Sailin on is still the greatest punk song ever.
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aboynamedsu wrote:
my favorite band since i bought the ROIR tape at Sam Goody 20 yrs (!) ago... just saw them live at Slim's in Sept. Great show. I wore my Bad Brains Vans. =]
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