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Bad Brains

Pioneering African-American hardcore band known for their positive-minded mix of blazing punk rock and atmospheric reggae.

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Active

1970s - 2020s

Formed

1977 in Washington, D.C.

Genre

Pop/Rock, Reggae

Styles

Alternative/Indie Rock, American Punk, American Underground, Hardcore Punk, Punk/New Wave, Alternative Pop/Rock, Roots Reggae, Dub

Also Known As

Soul Brains

Group Members

Darryl Jenifer, Dr. Know, Earl Hudson, H.R., Mackie Jayson, Sid McCray, Chuck Mosley, Israel Joseph-I, Jesse Royal

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The Youth Are Getting Restless: Live at the Paradiso, Amsterdam 1987

Banned in DC: Bad Brains' Greatest Riffs

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