Paul "HR" Hudson is the legendary frontman of Bad Brains. Noted as the pioneers of hardcore punk, Bad Brains was formed in Washington DC in 1978. The band quickly developed a very fast and intense punk rock sound, which was both musically complex and developmentally ahead of its time. Since then, HR has become one of the most notorious, iconic, and memorable artists in the history of music. Throughout their career, HR and Bad Brains incorporated sounds of punk, reggae, heavy metal, and funk to the mix, making them known worldwide for not only for their music, but also their exciting and high-energy shows where HR would dominate the crowd. The Village Voice described HR, which stands for Human Rights, on stage at a Bad Brains show "like James Brown gone berserk, which a hyperkinetic repertoire of spins, dives, back-flips, splits, and skanks."
Today, in 2023, HR, a spirit who has inspired generations of music fans and countless artists, needs our support and help. As a recent Rolling Stone article stated:Bad Brains Singer H.R. Screams in Pain from Stabbing Headaches That Threaten His Career“I don’t want anyone to give up on me,” says the hardcore pioneer, who is facing financial peril as he battles medical issues and struggles to keep mental illness in check"