Despite releasing only four studio albums, the Dead Kennedys remain one of the most influential punk bands of the 1980s, with their legacy continuing to influence bands today long after the original lineup ceased to operate.
The band started in 1978 in San Francisco, California. The band’s first lineup consisted of lead vocalist Jello Biafra, guitarist East Bay Ray, bassist Klaus Flouride, drummer Ted (Bruce Slesinger), and rhythm guitarist 6025 (Carlo Cadona). 6025 left before the first album was recorded, and drummer Ted left right after “Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables” was recorded. D. H. Peligro replaced Ted on drums.
The Dead Kennedys’ songs were often political or, at the very least, critical of organized religion, government, and society in general.
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