Former singer Chuck Mosley died in November 2017. Sid McCray died in September 2020.
In October 2016, Bad Brains were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , but were not inducted. In a December 2016 interview with Rolling Stone , Dr. Know and Darryl Jenifer discussed the band members’ health issues and the future of the band. They announced that they…
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In November 2015, Dr. Know suffered a heart attack and was placed on life support due to the risk of organ failure. After three months in the hospital he made a full recovery, thanks in part to a GoFundMe campaign organized by his bandmates. In March 2016, H.R. announced that…
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Bad Brains announced the recording of another new album in 2011. Into the Future was released in late 2012, and included a tribute to the recently deceased MCA. On the ensuing tour, the band added touring keyboardist Jamie Saft . In 2014, the band hinted at another new album, though…
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In 2005, the band, known once again as Bad Brains, announced that they were recording their first album of new material in ten years, with MCA of the Beastie Boys producing. They played their first shows in several years at CBGB in 2006. Build a Nation was released in 2007.…
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In 1997 Bad Brains reconvened to remaster some early recordings, which were released as the EP The Omega Sessions . From 1998 to 2001, the original lineup toured under the name Soul Brains and released a live album.
The Hudson brothers again returned to the band in 1994, and they signed with Maverick Records for the 1995 album God of Love . In support of the album, Bad Brains opened for the Beastie Boys on their Ill Communication tour, and headlined a U.S. tour with a then-unknown Deftones…
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As bands influenced by Bad Brains (such as Living Colour and Fishbone ) enjoyed commercial success, Epic Records approached Dr. Know in 1992 and offered the band their first major-label record deal. The album Rise was released by Epic in 1993. Jayson left the band in the middle of the…
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During this period, the Hudson brothers, who wanted to steer the band toward reggae, often clashed with Dr. Know and Jenifer, who were increasingly interested in hard rock and heavy metal. H.R. often failed to turn up for scheduled concerts and recording sessions. After the tour supporting Quickness ended in…
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H.R. and Earl Hudson quit the band in 1987 to focus on reggae music. Touring for I Against I was completed with singer Taj Singleton and former Cro-Mags drummer Mackie Jayson. In 1988, Bad Brains signed with Caroline Records and began recording the album Quickness . The album was recorded…
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