Bad Radio was a four-piece, American funk rock band that formed in San Diego, California, in 1986.
The band is most notable for having featured future Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder as its lead singer from 1988 to 1990.
After Vedder joined Bad Radio, the band moved on to a more alternative rock sound influenced by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The demo tape was funded after winning a battle of the bands contest held by San Diego radio station 91X.
The demo tape included recordings of songs titled, "I'm Alive", "Homeless", "What the Funk", and "Believe You Me".