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H.R.

H.R.

Iconoclastic, enigmatic and angst-ridden are words used to describe former front man for the punk/thrash metal group Bad Brains, H.R. (Ras Hailu Gabriel Joseph I). A devout Rastafarian, H.R.'s songs, a seamless blend of singing, rap and African chanting, demand social and economic equality and an end to oppression and racism. He got his start with the Washington, D.C.-based Bad Brains, and sang with them through the '80s. H.R....
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by Sandra Brennan

Born

Feb 11, 1956 in London, England

Genre

Reggae

Styles

  • Hardcore Punk
  • Reggae-Pop
  • Punk/New Wave

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  • Out of Bounds

    As lead singer of the mold-breaking Washington, D.C., reggae/punk quartet Bad Brains, H.R. (born Paul Hudson) presided over some of the most tightly constructed, structurally complex, and... More ...

  • Singin' in the Heart

    Listening to this album, it's easy to conclude that HR is one of the most naturally talented reggae and pop singers out there -- and also that he isn't particularly discriminating about his... More ...

  • Human Rights

    Those who want nothing more than Rasta-metal screech coming from the throat of Bad Brains should pass on this solo disc. Those who skanked to the reggaefied groove of H.R.'s (aka Joseph 1, ... More ...

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