The Dead Kennedys Profile
The Dead Kennedys Profile
Members:
Jeff Penalty
East Bay Ray
Klaus Flouride
D.H. Peligro
Former members:
Jello Biafra
Brandon Cruz
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Also called
The Sharks,
The Creamsicles,
The Pink Twinkies
Formed: in 1978 in San Francisco, California
Genres:
Hardcore punk
First Gig: July 19th, 1978, at the Mabuhay Gardens in San Francisco.
Name Game: to remind people that the American dream was killed. (Death of Kennedy brothers)
Associated Acts
Jello Biafra (solo career)
Peligro
Skrapyard
The Jungle Studs
Debut Album: Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables (September 1980)
Did You Know
The group disbanded in 1986, reforming in 2001 with a new vocalist.
In January of 1986, the DKs decided to break up to pursue other interests. They played their last concert on February 21.