Dead Kennedys
USA
Formed: 1978
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: American Punk, Punk, Punk/New Wave, Anarchist Punk, British Punk, Hardcore Punk, American Underground, Alternative/Indie Rock
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The Dead Kennedys merged revolutionary politics with hardcore punk music and, in the process, became one of the defining hardcore bands. Often, they were more notable for their politics than their music, but that was part of their impact. The Kennedys were more inspired by British punk and the fiery, revolutionary-implied politics of the Sex Pistols than the artier tendencies of New York punk rockers. Under the direction of lead vocalist Jello Biafra, the Dead Kennedys became the most political and -- to the eyes of many observers, including Ch...
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