DEAD KENNEDYS
Weaponizing razor-sharp political satire, spooky surf-noir reverb guitar, and Winston Smith cut-and-paste collage art against authoritarianism and corporate greed.
Formed in San Francisco in June 1978 when East Bay Ray placed an ad answered by Jello Biafra, Klaus Flouride, 6025, and Ted, later joined by powerhouse drummer D.H. Peligro. Through Alternative Tentacles Records and landmark releases like 'Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables' and 'Plastic Surgery Disasters', Dead Kennedys fused breakneck hardcore with twangy surf-spy guitar and fearless political commentary.
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Founding frontman and lyricist of Dead Kennedys, founder of Alternative Tentacles Records, and former San Francisco mayoral candidate (finishing 4th in 1979). His theatrical vibrato, fearless anti-authoritarian satire, and relentless stage diving made him one of punk's most iconic voices.
Founding guitarist and sonic architect of Dead Kennedys. Blending Link Wray surf twang, spy-movie minor chords, rockabilly slapback echo, and blistering hardcore speed, East Bay Ray created one of the most instantly recognizable guitar tones in punk history.
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