Bad Brains are an American
hardcore punk band formed in
Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members have objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept
reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of other genres like
funk,
heavy metal,
hip hop and
soul. Bad Brains are followers of the
Rastafari movement.