A thoroughly uncensored rollercoaster ride through the riotous,
tumultuous and utterly singular life and career of one of rock's most
enigmatic singers--now updated with new material and a new foreword by
Randall J. Blythe of Lamb of God.
A Rough Trade Book of the Year (2017)
"Must-read for any fan of both Bad Brains and their enigmatic vocalist"
No Echo
This gripping oral history features H.R. himself and the people who know
him best, including Ian MacKaye, Questlove and members of Sublime and
the Deftones.
The spiritual leader of Bad Brains was one of the most iconic and
legendary front men in punk rock and hardcore. Paul "H.R." Hudson
launched his unique, ferocious vocal assault and dynamic physical
showmanship with love and Rasta in his heart, along with a hopefulness
seldom found in punk. His journey has been riddled with unprecedented
volatility: drugs, violence, disappearances and a debilitating mental
illness. The disorder was so powerful?and the suffering so severe?that
it's difficult to fathom how he even survived. How could one so
tremendously troubled produce such an incredible body of work and have
made such an impact?
Finding Joseph I features interviews with H.R.'s family, bandmates,
friends, and those he has influenced and inspired. Interviewees include
members of Bad Brains, Guns N' Roses, Black Flag, Living Colour, 311,
Fishbone, the Wailers, Cro-Mags, Dead Prez, Murphy's Law, P.O.D.,
Michael Franti & Spearhead and many more. Packed with many rare and
never-before-seen images, Finding Joseph I is the definitive account
of the punk rock icon.
