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London, United Kingdom (1984 – 1990, 1995 – 1997, 2011 – present)

Big Audio Dynamite (London, UK: 1984-1990, 1995-1997, 2011- Present) , 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 , , , and 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
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  • chellfreak

    <3

    17 days ago
  • ThisFuckinGuy

    @prominence_la - those are their best two. no. 10 upping street is great too! :)

    January 2012
  • prominence_la

    So. Today I became a fan of BAD. Heard their debut and The Globe, and was really impressed by both.

    December 2011
  • Rafaael2255

    in lolapalooza 2012

    October 2011
  • janiejones48

    Great show in Minneapolis last night!

    August 2011
  • Vfrbiker45

    BAD were very good at Benicassim.

    August 2011
  • jamesusillxd

    Alot of their stuff sounds alot like R.E.M - Radio Song (About 0:30 onwards)... Or vise versa

    July 2011
  • Dekkul

    but they're more like 60s rhythm&blues with african influences

    July 2011
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