Big Audio Dynamite

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Formed 1984.

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Mick Jones talks about Big Audio Dynamite's origin and reformation

Mick Jones talks to Matt Everitt about how Big Audio Dynamite originated in the 1980s and their recent reformation.

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Big Audio Dynamite (later known as Big Audio Dynamite II and Big Audio, and often abbreviated BAD) is a British musical group formed in 1984 by the ex-guitarist and singer of the Clash, Mick Jones. The group is noted for its effective mixture of varied musical styles, incorporating elements of punk rock, dance music, hip hop, reggae, and funk. BAD's one constant throughout frequent shifts in membership and musical direction is the vocals provided by Mick Jones. After releasing a number of well received albums and touring extensively throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Big Audio Dynamite disbanded in 1997, but embarked on a reunion tour in 2011.

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  1. BAD back after 21 years

    Wed 30 Mar 2011 15:58

    Mick Jones says Liverpool is the band's "second home".

  2. Big Audio Dynamite to tour again

    Tue 25 Jan 2011 15:28

    Pioneering 1980s band Big Audio Dynamite is reforming with its original line-up,...

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  1. Mick Jones' Rock'n'Roll Library

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  1. This Is Big Audio Dynamite (Legacy Edition) 2010

    Review of This Is Big Audio Dynamite (Legacy Edition)

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    A reminder of what the future once sounded like.

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