H.R. (musician)

H.R.
H.R. outside of New York's CBGB in 2006
H.R. outside of New York's CBGB in 2006
Background information
Birth namePaul D. Hudson
Born (1956-02-11) February 11, 1956 (age 68)
Liverpool, England
OriginWashington, D.C.
Genres
OccupationSinger
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass guitar
Years active1977–present
Member ofBad Brains[1]
Websitebio.site/HRmusic

Paul D. Hudson (born February 11, 1956), known professionally as H.R. (Human Rights), is an American musician who leads the hardcore punk band Bad Brains, and is an instrumental figure in the development of the genre. His vocal delivery has been described as diverse, ranging from a rapid-fire nasal whine, to feral growling and screeches, to smooth near-crooning or staccato reggae rhymes. He has departed the band periodically to pursue solo efforts that are more inspired by reggae than Bad Brains' punk sound. He is the older brother of Earl Hudson, Bad Brains' drummer.

  1. ^ "H.R." AllMusic. Archived from the original on 4 June 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2019.