PUNKROCK.ING+ SLAMDANCE.ING PIT
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BAND HQ // [PMA-77]FORMED 1977 • Washington, D.C. • Hardcore & D-Beat

BAD BRAINS

Maintaining Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) in the face of spiritual chaos; merging precision jazz-fusion chops with blistering 200+ BPM hardcore and authentic deep roots dub reggae.

7" VINYL, LP & TAPE DISCOGRAPHY:
PAY TO CUM / STAY CLOSE TO ME7" Single (1980)
BB-001
BAD BRAINS (ROIR CASSETTE)Cassette / LP (1982)
ROIR-106
I AGAINST I12" LP (1986)
SST-065

BAD BRAINS LINEUP — INDIVIDUAL MUSICIAN PAGES (3)

H.R.
H.R.Lead Vocals, Dub Chanter & Backflip Stage Diver

The otherworldly frontman of Bad Brains whose supersonic vocal range spans rapid-fire hardcore screams, falsetto flourishes, and meditative roots dub toasting. Known for legendary 6-foot backflips off PA stacks straight into the CBGB mosh pit.

INSTRUMENT: Shure SM58 + Nyabinghi Percussion
AMP RIG: Stage Monitor Wedge + Dub Echo Send
DR. KNOW
DR. KNOWVirtuoso Hardcore & Reggae Lead Guitarist

Revered as one of the fastest and most technically dazzling guitarists in rock history. Seamlessly transitioned between 240 BPM precision thrash riffing, shimmering dub reggae skanks, and soaring Hendrixian solos.

INSTRUMENT: Gibson SG Standard & B.C. Rich Eagle
AMP RIG: Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier + Marshall 1960A 4x12
DARRYL JENIFER
DARRYL JENIFERBass Guitar & Dub Foundation

The rhythmic anchor and co-producer behind Bad Brains. Darryl's aggressive pick attack and deep subterranean dub basslines formed the bedrock of hardcore punk bass playing, inspiring generations of punk and hip-hop producers.

INSTRUMENT: 1981 Green Modulus Graphite Bassstar w/ EMG Pickups
AMP RIG: Ampeg SVT Classic 300W Tube Head + Ampeg 8x10 Cab

BAD BRAINS PIT VIDEOS, FLYERS & RELEASES (2)

CBGB 1982 // H.R. BACKFLIP STAGE DIVE & 'PAY TO CUM' PIT ERUPTION02:18 PIT REEL

CBGB 1982 // H.R. BACKFLIP STAGE DIVE & 'PAY TO CUM' PIT ERUPTION

PAY TO CUM / STAY CLOSE TO ME — ORIGINAL 1980 7-INCH SINGLE7-INCH 45 RPM VINYL

PAY TO CUM / STAY CLOSE TO ME — ORIGINAL 1980 7-INCH SINGLE