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Big Audio Dynamite (BAD) is a trailblazing British band led by former The Clash guitarist Mick Jones. Blending rock, dance, reggae, funk, and hip-hop, BAD released nine studio albums from 1985 to 1999, including This Is Big Audio Dynamite, No. 10 Upping St., Tighten Up Vol. 88, Megatop Phoenix, Kool-Aid, The Globe, Higher Power, F-Punk, and Entering a New Ride. The group earned UK Gold certification for This Is Big Audio Dynamite and US Gold for The Globe, signaling broad cross-Atlantic appeal. In 2011, BAD reunited with its original lineup for a widely covered tour that included appearances at Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and multiple UK shows, reigniting interest among long-time fans and new listeners alike.

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For fans and newcomers alike, Big Audio Dynamite’s fusion of genres remains influential in alternative and dance-rock circles. Explore the official pages for the latest news, tour updates, and music releases. Follow BAD on social media for real-time updates and connect with venues for the best ticket options.

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Quick Facts About Big Audio Dynamite

  • Nine studio albums released 1985–1999; catalog includes This Is Big Audio Dynamite, No. 10, Upping St., Tighten Up Vol. 88, Megatop Phoenix, Kool-Aid, The Globe, Higher Power, F-Punk, Entering a New Ride.
  • UK Gold certification for This Is Big Audio Dynamite; US Gold certification for The Globe; notable 2011 reunion tour including Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and multiple U.K. shows.
  • 2011 reunion featured original lineup (Mick Jones, Don Letts, Dan Donovan, Leo Williams, Greg Roberts) and spawned extensive press coverage; followers include continued, but limited, activity since then.

The records

Big Audio Dynamite Discography

  • Entering a New Ride
    1999 · Self-released
  • F-Punk
    1995 · Radioactive
  • Higher Power
    1994 · Columbia
  • The Globe
    1991 · Columbia
  • Kool-Aid
    1990 · Columbia
  • Megatop Phoenix
    1989 · Columbia
  • Tighten Up Vol. 88
    1988 · Columbia
  • No. 10, Upping St.
    1986 · Columbia
  • This Is Big Audio Dynamite
    1985 · Columbia

The hits

Top Big Audio Dynamite Songs

  • Looking for a Song
    1994 · UK 68; US Alt 24
  • Rush
    1991 · US Modern Rock 1; AUS 1; NZ 1
  • The Globe
    1991 · UK 63; AUS 10; CAN 69; NZ 16; US 76
  • Sightsee M.C!
    1988 · UK 94
  • V. Thirteen
    1987 · UK 49; US Dance 15
  • E=MC2
    1986 · UK 11; AUS 47; US 18; US Dance 37
  • Medicine Show
    1986 · UK 29; US Dance 42
  • C'mon Every Beatbox
    1986 · UK 51; US Dance 16; US Black 66
  • The Bottom Line
    1985 · UK 97; AUS 34; NZ 38; US 38; US Dance 33

For fans and newcomers alike, Big Audio Dynamite’s fusion of genres remains influential in alternative and dance-rock circles. Explore the official pages for the latest news, tour updates, and music releases. Follow BAD on social media for real-time updates and connect with venues for the best ticket options.

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