Quote:Lesser Gods will publish the first fully authorized biography of Paul "H.R." Hudson, one of rock's most enigmatic, mysterious and troubled lead singers, who founded and fronted the seminal punk/hardcore band Bad Brains. The announcement comes on the heels of today's exciting news that Bad Brains have been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains is a thoroughly uncensored rollercoaster ride through a riotous, tumultuous and utterly singular life and career. The gripping story features interviews with H.R., his bandmates past and present, friends and those he has influenced and inspired. Click here to learn more and pre-order the book.

The pages are filled with commentary and stories from artists, writers and musicians, including Minor Threat/Fugazi's Ian MacKaye, Guns N' Roses' Duff McKagan and Living Colour's Corey Glover and Vernon Reid, plus members of Sublime, The Roots, Cro-Mags, Fishbone, The Wailers, Circle Jerks, Murphy's Law, 311, Deftones and many more.

Packed with many rare and never-before-seen images, Finding Joseph I is the definitive account of this punk rock icon. H.R.'s 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.

Co-author Howie Abrams adds, "H.R. is a once in a lifetime talent and individual. I know I feel fortunate to have experienced his greatness, let alone be blessed with the trust to represent his story in book form."