Bad Brains

Formed: 1979 in Washington D.C.

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Disbanded: 1995

Genre: World

Group Members: H.R., Earl Hudson, Darryl Jenifer, Chuck Mosley, Dr. Know, Mackie Jayson, Israel Joseph-I

Biography: By melding punk with reggae, Bad Brains became one of the definitive American hardcore punk groups of the early '80s. Although the group released only a handful of records during its peak, including the legendary cassette-only debut, Bad Brains, they developed a dedicated following, many of whom would ...Read full biography

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I Against I

Released: 1986

Label: SST Records

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I Against I was for Bad Brains what London Calling was for the Clash -- the band's first fully mature work, one which successfully brought together all of its diverse influences while at the same time ...Read full review

Live

Released: 1988

Label: SST Records

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This band should have 12 live albums out by now. The greatest live rock & roll band of all time has made but one studio LP that reflected this ungodly ferociousness, and that was cassette-only. Frankly, ...Read full review

More Bad Brains albums: Main Albums (13), Compilations (12), Singles & EPs (8), DVD/Video (2)

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