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H.R. of Bad Brains on the Best Concert of the '80s

H.R. of Bad Brains reflects on the influence of hardcore punk rock in the 1980s and recounts the experience of concerts during that time, missing the connection between the band and audience. He considers Bad Brains' 1984 performance at CBGB in New York City as the best concert of the decade, highlighting the emotional engagement of live shows before the prevalence of mobile phones. H.R. also acknowledges other influential bands like Long Beach Dub Allstars and Fishbone.

Published on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 2:02 PM

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