Dead Kennedys are a punk rock band that formed in San Francisco, California… Read Full Bio ↴Dead Kennedys are a punk rock band that formed in San Francisco, California, USA in 1978. During its initial eight-year run with original vocalist Jello Biafra, the band attracted controversy for their provocative content and were among the first to define the style of 1980s hardcore punk.
Dead Kennedys' lyrics were usually political in nature, satirizing the Reagan Administration and the American establishment in general, as well as popular culture and even the punk movement itself. Several stores refused to stock their recordings, sparking debate about censorship in rock music. Jello Biafra became an active campaigner against the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), culminating in an obscenity trial in 1985-1986 which resulted in a hung jury.
The group released a total of four studio albums and one EP before disbanding in 1986. Following the band's dissolution, Jello Biafra continued to collaborate and record with other artists including D.O.A., NoMeansNo and his own bands Lard and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, as well as releasing spoken word performances and becoming an activist with the Green Party.
In 2000, Jello Biafra lost an acrimonious legal case initiated by his former Dead Kennedys band mates over songwriting credits and unpaid royalties. In 2001, the band reformed; various singers have since been recruited for vocal duties.
Dead Kennedys' lyrics were usually political in nature, satirizing the Reagan Administration and the American establishment in general, as well as popular culture and even the punk movement itself. Several stores refused to stock their recordings, sparking debate about censorship in rock music. Jello Biafra became an active campaigner against the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), culminating in an obscenity trial in 1985-1986 which resulted in a hung jury.
The group released a total of four studio albums and one EP before disbanding in 1986. Following the band's dissolution, Jello Biafra continued to collaborate and record with other artists including D.O.A., NoMeansNo and his own bands Lard and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, as well as releasing spoken word performances and becoming an activist with the Green Party.
In 2000, Jello Biafra lost an acrimonious legal case initiated by his former Dead Kennedys band mates over songwriting credits and unpaid royalties. In 2001, the band reformed; various singers have since been recruited for vocal duties.
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Mutiny on the Bay
Dead Kennedys Lyrics
California Über Alles I am Governor Jerry Brown My aura smiles and never frowns So…
California über alles I am Governor Jerry Brown My aura smiles And never frowns So…
Forward to Death I don't need your way of life I can't stand your…
Goons of Hazzard Happy hour belongs to America's best-loved thugs Here comes …
Hellnation Hellnation's when they teach us Profiting from greed Helln…
Holiday in Cambodia So, you've been to school For a year or two And you…
I Am the Owl I am your plumber, no I never went away I still…
Kill the Poor Efficiency and progress is ours once more Now that we…
Moon Over Marin The crowded future stings my eyes I still find time to…
MTV Get Off the Air Fun Fun Fun in the fluffy chair Flame up the herb Woof…
Police Truck Tonight's the night that we got the truck We're going downto…
Riot Rioting, the unbeatable high Adrenalin shoots your nerves to…
This Could Be Anywhere Cold concrete apartments Rise up from wet black asphalt Belo…
Too Drunk to Fuck Went to a party I danced all night I drank 16 beers…
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