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Big Audio Dynamite, later known as Big Audio Dynamite II and Big Audio, and often abbreviated Bad or B.A.D. is a British band formed in 1984 by the ex-guitarist and singer of The Clash, Mick Jones. The band blends elements of punk rock, reggae, hip-hop, electronica and rock into their own style of music.
Mick Jones - guitars & vocals, Don Letts - sound effects & vocals, Dan Donovan - keyboards, Greg Roberts - drums & background vocals, Leo Williams - bass.
The group’s initial incarnation, founded by Jones and film director Don Letts once played in Basement 5 (maker of The Punk Rock Movie, various Clash music videos, and later the Clash documentary Westway to the World), debuted with the 1985 release This Is Big Audio Dynamite. 1986’s No. 10, Upping St. reunited Jones for one album with former Clash-mate Joe Strummer who co-produced the album and co-wrote a number of songs, but that reacquaintance soon ended. BAD supported U2 on their 1987 world tour, then followed with 1988’s Tighten Up Vol. ‘88 and 1989 Megatop Phoenix. BAD supported U2 on the leg of their 1992 Zoo TV Tour that included Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
Jones’ latest projects include work with The Libertines and his own outlet with Tony James of Sigue Sigue Sputnik fame - Carbon Silicon
Mick Jones - guitars & vocals, Don Letts - sound effects & vocals, Dan Donovan - keyboards, Greg Roberts - drums & background vocals, Leo Williams - bass.
The group’s initial incarnation, founded by Jones and film director Don Letts once played in Basement 5 (maker of The Punk Rock Movie, various Clash music videos, and later the Clash documentary Westway to the World), debuted with the 1985 release This Is Big Audio Dynamite. 1986’s No. 10, Upping St. reunited Jones for one album with former Clash-mate Joe Strummer who co-produced the album and co-wrote a number of songs, but that reacquaintance soon ended. BAD supported U2 on their 1987 world tour, then followed with 1988’s Tighten Up Vol. ‘88 and 1989 Megatop Phoenix. BAD supported U2 on the leg of their 1992 Zoo TV Tour that included Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
Jones’ latest projects include work with The Libertines and his own outlet with Tony James of Sigue Sigue Sputnik fame - Carbon Silicon
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ThisFuckinGuy wrote:
@prominence_la - those are their best two. no. 10 upping street is great too! :)
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prominence_la wrote:
So. Today I became a fan of BAD. Heard their debut and The Globe, and was really impressed by both.
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Rafaael2255 wrote:
in lolapalooza 2012
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janiejones48 wrote:
Great show in Minneapolis last night!
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Vfrbiker45 wrote:
BAD were very good at Benicassim.
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jamesusillxd wrote:
Alot of their stuff sounds alot like R.E.M - Radio Song (About 0:30 onwards)... Or vise versa
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Dekkul wrote:
but they're more like 60s rhythm&blues with african influences
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Dekkul wrote:
OMFG, I have just seen Mick Jones today and I didn't know that until...now? :<
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leannecastro wrote:
lollapalooza!
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awesomefossum wrote:
Pictures of Big Audio Dynamite at Coachella! http://www.examiner.com/indie-music-in-phoenix/coachella-2011-the-kills-one-day-as-a-lion-and-big-audio-dynamite-picture#slide=32663341
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sallycinnamon_ wrote:
Looks like I got into B.A.D at just the right time. BENICASSIM! :)
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jessem131 wrote:
Seriously hoping they do more of a US tour than just the few dates in NY/LA that they played........
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Aristotlekh wrote:
Saw them at the Roxy, it was amazing.
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Bolshevized wrote:
Good Coachella set! Sadly, it seems Mick Jones, one of the grandfathers of punk (and hence alternative music, and a whole lot of the bands that played at Coachella), drew a smaller audience than flavor-of-the-month Mumford and Sons, who were playing at the same time. Oh well!
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mirrorball95 wrote:
Just seen this excellent band in Glasgow last week. Definitely, one of the best gigs I've been to and heres the evidence! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2VojnjdiFg
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Hugo_A-Go-Go wrote:
I agree. BAD were fucking MAGNIFICENT at the bush. One of the best gigs I have been to.
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BoredProphet wrote:
They were AMAZING at shepherd's bush. Thank you kindly, Mick. The best voice in rock and roll? Just something about it!
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Alchemy_ wrote:
BAD are playing Roseland: http://www.examiner.com/music-scene-in-new-york/big-audio-dynamite-to-perform-at-roseland-ballroom
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brownieboy wrote:
noticed in the paper they have some gigs upcoming!
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Hugo_A-Go-Go wrote:
DEFINITELY buying tickets!!! Can't wait!!!! I will never forget big audio dynamite!
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