Paul "HR" Hudson is the legendary frontman of Bad Brains, a pioneering hardcore punk band formed in Washington DC in 1978. Known for their fast-paced and intense punk rock sound, which was both musically complex and ahead of its time, Bad Brains quickly developed a unique style that blended punk, reggae, heavy metal, and funk.
Throughout their career, HR and Bad Brains have released over fifteen albums, earning them a spot on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock and making HR #38 in Swindle Magazine's 100 Most Notable Icons of our Generation. HR's solo career began in 1983 with the formation of The Human Rights, aka the HR Band, featuring Dave Byers, Kenny Dread, Jose Gonzales, and Earl Hudson.
The band released several groundbreaking albums, including their sensational album "It's About Luv/Keep Out of Reach." Bad Brains and the HR Band have had a profound influence on generations of music and people, with many popular artists such as Beastie Boys, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, 311, Sublime, Lil' Jon, P.O.D., System of a Down, Def Tones, and many more owing their present careers to the style invented by Bad Brains.
HR's music has been covered by numerous publications, including Revolver Magazine, Mojo, Kerrang, The Fly UK, Alternative Press, Rolling Stone, The Associative Press, The Boston Herald, Spin Magazine, and The Observer UK. His peers in the music industry have also praised his artistry, with Billy Joe Armstrong of Green Day saying, "The thing about a lot of punk is the feeling that bands have is apathy and hopelessness. Whereas Bad Brains lyrical content had a lot of hope in it."
The band released their last album "Build a Nation" in 2007, produced by Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys. This fall, HR released his new full-length album "Hey Wella," which showcases his musical genius, impressive singing, and dynamic performances by exploring the worlds of hardcore and hip-hop beats. The album is HR's most recent contribution to fans everywhere and many agree is his best work of art to date.
