About Earl Hudson
Born 1957. Earl Hudson is an American musician and percussionist.
Earl Hudson (born December 17, 1957) is an American musician, best known as the drummer for Bad Brains. Born in Alabama in 1957, Hudson is the younger brother of the band's lead singer H.R. Although he has rarely recorded or performed outside of the band, he and bandmates, guitarist Dr. Know and bassist Darryl Jenifer, were recruited by rapper Lil' Jon, a longtime fan of the band, to record the song "Real Nigga Roll Call", which interpolated the music of I Against Is "Re-Ignition". He has also appeared on albums by H.R. as well as in H.R.'s live band in 1980s and 1990s.
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Who is Earl Hudson?
American musician
When was Earl Hudson born?
Earl Hudson was born on 16 December 1957 in Alabama.
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Earl Hudson is a musician and percussionist.
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Earl Hudson is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Earl Hudson. https://biography.guide/earl-hudson/
MLA: "Earl Hudson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/earl-hudson/.
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