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Dead Kennedys

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American punk/hardcore band formed in San Francisco in 1978, led in its classic period by singer Jello Biafra; known for caustic, political lyrics and influential early albums.

Formation in 1978; classic lineup includes Jello Biafra (vocals), East Bay Ray (guitar), Klaus Flouride (bass), Ted (drums) later replaced by D.H. Peligro; breakup in December 1986; legal disputes and issues over royalties and name in later years (reviews reference a 2001 lawsuit).

DeBaser's reviews celebrate Dead Kennedys as a seminal San Francisco punk/hardcore band led by Jello Biafra, noted for sharp political satire and high-energy songs. Key albums covered include Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables, Plastic Surgery Disaster, Frankenchrist and Bedtime for Democracy. Reviews discuss lineup changes, hardcore shift, and later legal disputes over the band's name and royalties.

For:Punk and hardcore fans, politically engaged listeners, DeBaser readers

 Oh, I forgot: nazi punks fuck off!!!!

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 It's Time to Put Democracy to Bed.

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 MTV get off the air

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