Some bands have that special "it" factor right out of the gate. American reggae-punk outfit Bad Brains fits that criterion.

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Paul and Earl Hudson were born to a Jamaican mother and an American father who worked as a mechanic for the U.S. Air Force, and they moved all over the country before settling down in Washington, D.C.

After 33 years in business, the landmark New York City nightclub CBGB will close its doors for good at the end of October. But before the lease is up, the club will host some pioneering bands from its ...

"For four decades, Bad Brains have inspired artists from the Beastie Boys and Henry Rollins to Lauryn Hill and Living Colour with their unique mix of breakneck-paced hardcore punk and dubby reggae.

The Beastie Boys were frequent faces at Max’s Kansas City, and even played the final show with Bad Brains. The club was a staple of the glam-punk scene in New York City from 1965 until 1981 when it ...