Bad Brains
a.k.a. | ex-Mind Power, Soul Brains |
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Country | United States |
Formed | 1977, District of Columbia, Washington |
Genres | Hardcore Punk, Reggae |
Years active | 1977-1995, 1998-present |
Website | http://www.badbrains.com/ |
Line-up (members)
- H.R. : Vocals (1978-1987, 1989-1990, 1994-1995, 1998-), Guitars (1977-1978)
- Dr. Know : Guitars (1977-1995, 1998-)
- Darryl Jenifer : Bass (1977-1995, 1998-)
- Earl Hudson : Drums, Percussion (1977-1987, 1989-1990, 1994-1995, 1998-)
Former members
- Sid McCray : Vocals (1977-1978)
- Mackie Jayson : Drums, Percussion (1988-1989, 1990-1993)
- Taj Singleton : Vocals (1988-1989)
- Chuck Mosley : Vocals (1990-1991)
- Israel Joseph I : Vocals (1991-1994, 2008)
- Chuck Treece : Drums, Percussion (1994)
Bad Brains Discography
Album title | Lyrics | Type | Released | Rating | Votes | Reviews | |||
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Bad Brains (1982) | Studio | 1982-02 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
Rock for Light (1983) | Studio | 1983-04-15 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
I Against I (1986) | Studio | 1986-11 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
Live (1988) | Live | 1988 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
Quickness (1989) | Studio | 1989-09-14 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
The Youth Are Getting Restless (1990) | Live | 1990 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
Spirit Eletricity (1991) | EP | 1991 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
Rise (1993) | Studio | 1993-08-17 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
God of Love (1995) | Studio | 1995-05-23 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
Black Dots (1996) | Compilation | 1996-10-01 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
The Omega Sessions (1997) | EP | 1997-11-11 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
A Bad Brains Reunion Live at Maritime Hall (2001) | Live | 2001 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
I & I Survived (2002) | Studio | 2002-11-26 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
Banned in D.C. (2003) | Studio | 2003-04-08 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
Live at CBGB 1982 (2006) | Studio | 2006-10-31 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
Build a Nation (2007) | Studio | 2007-06-26 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
Into the Future (2012) | Studio | 2012-11-20 | - | 0 | 0 |
Additional notes
Bad Brains are followers of the Rastafari movement.
Originally formed as a jazz fusion ensemble under the name Mind Power.
Vocalist H.R. and drummer Earl Hudson are brothers.
Originally formed as a jazz fusion ensemble under the name Mind Power.
Vocalist H.R. and drummer Earl Hudson are brothers.