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Dead Kennedys guitarist East Bay Ray diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

By Fraser Lewry Published

East Bay Ray, who co-founded Dead Kennedys in 1978, plans to join the band on the road next month

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Jello Biafra and Hawkwind
“There would be no Holiday In Cambodia without Hawkwind”: How Jello Biafra discovered space rock

By Jo Kendall Published

The former Dead Kennedys leader admits he hasn’t loved every line-up of Dave Brock’s outfit, but that doesn’t affect their impact over the years

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Jello Biafra onstage
Dead Kennedys legend Jello Biafra hospitalised after suffering stroke

By Fraser Lewry Published

Biafra has released a statement

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How pockets of mindless violence inspired the most important 63 seconds of punk ever

By Simon Young Published

Even 45 years after its release, this 1981 single remains depressingly relevant today

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King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard
Watch Jello Biafra join King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard for cover of Dead Kennedys classic Police Truck

By Stef Lach Published

Dead Kennedys man and King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard perform lively cover of iconic punk rock track Police Truck

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Despite offers, Dead Kennedys won't be reuniting with estranged vocalist Jello Biafra anytime soon says guitarist East Bay Ray

By Paul Brannigan Published

Don't hold your breath for a Dead Kennedys reunion

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Jello Biafra in front of a chalkboard reading, "Destroy All Gurus"
What happened when Jello Biafra ran for Mayor of San Francisco

By Johnny Black Published

Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra's vision for San Francisco was both a great prank and barbed social commentary

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United Strike Back video still
Listen to members of Green Day, Fugazi, Dead Kennedys, Gogol Bordello on new charity single for Ukrainian freedom fighters

By Paul Brannigan Published

Gogol Bordello & Friends share charity single United Strike Back to benefit Kind Deeds helping Ukrainians injured in on-going conflict with Russia

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Jello Biafra pays tribute to the late Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro

By Simon Young Published

"I feel like I’ve been hit by a train," writes Biafra in extensive online post

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A picture of late Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro behind the kit
Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro dies after accidental fall at 63

By Stef Lach Published

Drummer with iconic punk band died from "trauma to his head after an accidental fall"

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