Bad Brains

American Hardcore Punk band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1977, initially as a jazz fusion ensemble called Mind Power. The band also do many reggae and dub tracks and featured elements from funk, heavy metal or hip hop. Classic line-up: [a=H.R.] ([a=Paul D. Hudson]) — lead vocals (1978–1987, 1989–1990, 1994–1995, 1998–present), guitar (1977–1978) [a=Dr. Know] ([a=Gary Miller (4)]) — guitar (1977–1995, 1998–present) [a=Darryl Jenifer] — bass (1977–1995, 1998–present) [a=Earl Hudson] — drums, percussion (1977–1987, 1989–1990, 1994–1995, 1998–present) The original line up broke up many times and some musicians replaced [a=H.R.] and [a=Earl Hudson]: [a=Sid McCray] — lead vocals (1977–1978) Taj Singleton — lead vocals (1988–1989) [a=Chuck Mosley] — lead vocals (1990–1991) [a=Israel Joseph-I] — lead vocals (1991–1994, 2008) [a=Mackie Jayson] — drums, percussion (1988-1989, 1990-1993) [a=Chuck Treece] — drums, percussion (1994)