Jello Biafra Says Smoking Weed ‘Delayed’ His Career
The Dead Kennedys icon takes a dig at Tipper Gore as he tells how he managed to escape drug addiction – although he didn’t escape vinyl obsession.
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35 Years Ago: Dead Kennedys Release 'Plastic Surgery Disasters'
The Dead Kennedys sought to present a more diverse – if still frantic – musical palette on 'Plastic Surgery Disasters.'
30 Years Ago: Jello Biafra ‘Wins’ Obscenity Trial
A poster inserted into the Dead Kennedys' 'Frankenchrist' album turned into an 18-month legal battle.
The History and Continued Evolution of the Dead Kennedys' 'Nazi Punks F--- Off'
When Jello Biafra saw the extreme right-wing creeping into the punk scene, he let them know they were not welcome at Dead Kennedys shows.
Dead Kennedys Go Hard on ‘In God We Trust, Inc.’
Inspired by the D.C. hardcore scene, Dead Kennedys recorded their first (and only) EP, 'In God We Trust, Inc.' at a blistering pace.
Dead Kennedys Albums Ranked in Order of Awesomeness
We rank every record by San Francisco's kings of hardcore punk.
11 Best Punk Songs Under 60 Seconds in Length
A wise man once said, "Loud, fast rules." We have no idea who that man was, but he did have a point.
35 of the Most Offensive Band Names Ever
Some are sacrilegious, others are sexually explicit and at least one is about serious digestive problems. Check out 27 band names sure to elicit a reaction.
Jello Biafra Featured In New Doc, 'Records Collecting Dust'
A new documentary that explores the allure of vinyl in the lives of punk and indie rock icons has caught our attention.
A Couple Performs a Sex Act at a Dead Kennedys Concert
During a Dead Kennedys concert at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, Calif. last week, concertgoers witnessed something a bit out of the ordinary.