Dead Kennedys

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Credits: Far Out / Alamy / Decay Music
Members
East Bay Ray, Klaus Flouride, D.H. Peligro, Ted (Bruce) Slesinger, Jello Biafra, Brandon Cruz, Jeff Penalty, Ron "Skip" Greer, Steve Wilson , Dave Scheff, Ted (Bruce) Slesinger
Genre
Hardcore punk, punk rock
Formed
1978
Hometown
San Francisco, California, United States
Top Tracks
'Holiday in Cambodia', 'California Über Alles', 'Police Truck', 'Kill the Poor', 'Nazi Punks Fuck Off'
Top Albums
'Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables', 'Plastic Surgery Disasters', 'Frankenchrist', 'Bedtime for Democracy'
Records Sold
Over 2 million
Fun Facts
The band's artwork for 'Frankenchrist' led to an obscenity trial that became a landmark case involving artistic freedom. ### 'Holiday in Cambodia' remains one of the most influential hardcore punk songs ever recorded. ### Former frontman Jello Biafra later became a prominent spoken-word artist and political activist.
Related Artists
Black Flag, Bad Brains, Circle Jerks, Minor Threat, The Clash

Dead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California, in 1978. Renowned for their ferocious sound, satirical lyrics and outspoken political commentary, they became one of the defining acts of the hardcore punk movement.

Fronted by Jello Biafra during their classic era, the band released influential albums including ‘Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables’ and ‘Plastic Surgery Disasters’, tackling issues such as censorship, consumerism, war and political corruption. Their uncompromising approach and DIY ethos helped shape independent punk culture around the world.

Despite numerous line-up changes and periods of inactivity, Dead Kennedys remain one of the most influential and controversial bands in punk history.

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Dead Kennedys are an American hardcore punk band formed in San Francisco in 1978, best known for politically charged songs including 'Holiday in Cambodia' and 'California Über Alles'.
Jello Biafra was the band's original lead vocalist, serving from 1978 until the group's initial breakup in 1986.
'Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables' is widely regarded as Dead Kennedys' signature album and one of the defining records of hardcore punk.
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