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Big Audio Dynamite (later known as Big Audio Dynamite II and Big Audio, and often abbreviated BAD) were an English band, formed in London in 1984 by Mick Jones, former lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the Clash. The band mixed various musical styles, incorporating elements of punk rock, dance music, hip hop, reggae, and funk. After ...
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Gary Stonadge (born 24 November, 1962) is a British bass guitarist and DJ. He started playing in Mick Jones' band Big Audio Dynamite in 1989 when he changed the previous lineup completely and renamed it Big Audio Dynamite II. He left in 1995 after recording 5 albums with them.
- Big Audio Dynamite’s Album Releases Over The Years
- #10- Looking For A Song
- #9- James Brown
- #8- C’mon Every Beatbox
- #7- Just Play Music!
- #6- v. Thirteen
- #5- Medicine Show
- #4- The Globe
- #3- The Bottom Line
- #2- E=Mc2
In 1985, Big Audio Dynamite issued its debut studio albumThis is Big Audio Dynamite. The album was issued through Columbia Records, a label (once) home to legendary artists including AC/DC, The Bangles, Bad Religion, The Clash, Destiny’s Child, and Michael Jackson.This is Big Audio Dynamitesaw the band take on a blend of post-punk, avant-rock, and ...
We open our top 10 Big Audio Dynamite songs list with the tremendous hit “Looking for a Song.” The song is featured on the band’s seventh studio albumHigher Power. “Looking for a Song” is also featured on the band’s 1995 compilation album Planet B.A.D. The song blends alternative rock, funk, pop, and hip-hop influences—we can’t forget the impressiv...
“James Brown” is one of the most impressive picks from the band’s fourth studio album Megatop Phoenix. The song was a collaborative effort by Mick Jones and his then-bandmate Don Letts (known for directing music videos for The Pretenders, Musical Youth, Elvis Costello, and The Psychedelic Furs among others). “James Brown” has its lyrics centered on...
The eighth spot on our top 10 Big Audio Dynamite songs list is the brilliant hit “C’mon Every Beatbox.” “C’mon Every Beatbox” is an alternative dance track penned by Mick Jones in collaboration with Don Letts. The song serves as the album-opening track to Big Audio Dynamite’s sophomore studio album. This 1986 single contains samples of the 1971 fil...
“Just Play Music!” is one of the most successful post-punk hits by Big Audio Dynamite. The song is featured on the band’s third studio albumTighten Up, Vol. 88. “Just Play Music!” was penned by Mick Jones, Don Letts, and Greg Roberts. The song was a mainstream success, rising to position fifty-one on the UK Singles Chart. However, the song’s bigges...
Number six on our top 10 Big Audio Dynamite songs list is the raving hit “V. Thirteen.” The song is an alternative dance pick from the band’s sophomore studio album No. 10, Upping St. “V. Thirteen” was penned by Mick Jones and Joe Strummer, both of who shared vocals roles in the band The Clash. The song contains samples (the opening dialogue) of th...
This is Big Audio Dynamite was quite an impressive album, thanks to the band’s experimental blend of post-punk sounds with dance-punk, and avant-rock. “Medicine Show” is among the songs that crowned the album a success. The song’s lyrics were penned by Mick Jones and Don Lett. Don Lett also directed this song’s music video featuring Paul Simonon an...
“The Globe” is one of the most sought-after hits off the band’s sixth studio album of the same name. The song was penned by Mick Jones in collaboration with bass guitarist Gary Stonadge. “The Globe” contains samples of the 1983 hit “All Night Long (All Night)” by Lionel Ritchie and “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash. The song is one of the...
The hit “The Bottom Line” is among the first post-Clash songs released by Mick Jones. “The Bottom Line” was issued as the first single of the band’s debut album This is Big Audio Dynamite. Despite being one of the most revered singles by Big Audio Dynamite, “The Bottom Line” was not a hit in the UK, only managing to rise to the ninety-seventh spot ...
“E=MC2” is an energy-filled track that showcased Big Audio Dynamite’s experimentation with some synth pop and new wave influences. The song pays homage to a number of films by British filmmaker Nicolas Roeg, some of which starred musicians Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones and British singer David Bowie. “E=MC2” was a mainstream success rising to t...
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Preceded by Big Audio Dynamite and followed by Big Audio. Members: Mick Jones. Nick Hawkins. Gary Stonadge. Chris Kavanagh.
Big Audio Dynamite (later known as Big Audio Dynamite II and Big Audio, and often abbreviated BAD) are a British musical group formed in 1984 by the ex-guitarist and singer of the Clash, Mick Jones.
Jun 24, 2011 · Lennon and McCartney. Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth. Frank Black (or Black Francis) and Kim Deal. Over and over in the world of rock n’ roll, bands fall apart, and great teams go their separate ways.
Aug 5, 2011 · Big Audio Dynamite II (London, UK: 1991–1993) is the second incarnation of the alternative dance group Big Audio Dynamite, formed after all original BAD members except for singer/guitarist Mick Jones (also formerly The Clash) left the band in 1990.
