Bad Brains (band)

Bad Brains is an American band. They play hardcore punk music that is mixed with reggae music. The band formed in 1977 and is still playing now. The members are H.R. (singer), "Dr. Know" (guitarist), Darryl Jenifer (bassist) and Earl Hudson (drummer).

Bad Brains
Bad Brains performing in Baltimore in 2007
Background information
Also known as	Soul Brains
Origin	Washington, D.C., USA
Genres	Hardcore punk, reggae, heavy metal
Years active	1977–1984, 1986–1995, 1997–2004, 2011-present
Labels	ROIR, Caroline, SST, Epic/SME, Maverick/Warner Bros, Megaforce
Associated acts	Cro-Mags, Faith No More, Black Flag, Beastie Boys, Mos Def (Black Jack Johnson)
Website	www.badbrains.com
Members	H.R. Dr. Know Darryl Jenifer Earl Hudson
Past members	Sid McCray Israel Joseph I Mackie Jayson Chuck Mosley

The band originally formed in Prince Georges County, Maryland. It is close to Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. During most of their time together, Bad Brains has lived in Washington, D.C.

The Bad Brains had a big effect on many hardcore punk bands, including Minor Threat who are also from Washington, D.C. They also had a big effect on the hardcore punk singer Henry Rollins. Rollins was the singer for the hardcore band Black Flag.