Bad Brains Rerelease Wild First Sessions

Bad Brains, a punk band from the 1970s and 1980s, are rereleasing their wild first sessions, as reported by The Guardian. The band, known for their energetic live performances and eclectic sound, which combined punk with influences from P-Funk, Stevie Wonder, and Chick Corea's Return to Forever, were considered one of the best live bands on the planet.

The band's roots go back to Central High in Maryland, where members HR, Earl, Dr Know, and Darryl Jenifer met and began making music. They were influenced by a wide range of music and initially aspired to jazz-fusion before discovering punk and changing their name to Bad Brains.

The band's early years were marked by turmoil, with periods of self-sabotage and struggles with hard drugs. However, they also found success with releases like Pay to Cum and Rock for Light, produced by Ric Ocasek. Their music was so energetic that it was said to incite riots, with club owners banning them from venues.

The rerelease of their first studio sessions, titled Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording, has been remastered and released by Trust Records. This release provides a glimpse into the band's early days and their development into one of the most influential punk bands of their time.