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DEAD KENNEDYS IN CONCERT:

Few bands have mastered the art of the snarling, politically charged hardcore punk anthem as well as Dead Kennedys. For more than three decades, Jello Biafra and company have been the standard-bearers for compact punk tunes that blend sarcastic humor and serious political sentiment, and fans will be happy to know time has softened none of their acerbic wit. Biafra is known for his combative presence and vitriolic onstage rants, and he remains a supreme showman in his fourth decade with the band. Whether he's satirizing privileged Americans on "Holiday in Cambodia" or criticizing Golden State politics on "California Über Alles", Biafra always gives ticket buyers an adrenaline-fueled show that leaves little doubt why he's revered as one of punk's most iconic figures.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Dead Kennedys formed in San Francisco in 1978 and quickly built a local following with their provocative name and riotous live shows. They released their debut single "California Über Alles" in 1979, hitting the road shortly after for a well-received East Coast tour that helped them establish a national fanbase. The band's 1980 debut album Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables was a Top 40 Hit in the UK, thanks in large part to the single "Holiday in Cambodia" -- a No. 2 hit on the British indie charts and an undisputed punk rock classic. The band remained a formidable musical and political force through the mid-'80s, continually expanding their sound over the course of three more seminal albums before breaking up in 1986. All was not lost, however -- Biafra, original guitarist East Bay Ray, and original bassist Klaus Flouride got the band back together in 2001, and they've been flooring fans around the world with epic performances on tour ever since.

Reviews

Rating: 3.2 out of 5 based on 6 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    No Jello but still a great show

    by Rozon on 2013-04-20lees palace - toronto

    I have to admit that I was disappointed that jello Biafra wasn't in the band anymore but the current singer did a great job. I also thought the sound was great, great openers and great performance from all the bands. I read comments from the show in B.C. and the T.O sow was the complete opposite

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by chatty69 on 2013-02-10Lee's Palace - Toronto

    great show great supporting bands and the Headliner was Amazing ***** FIVE STAR RATING

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Dead Kennedys let down

    by ahuntedwitch on 2013-02-10Lee's Palace - Toronto

    Been a huge fan of the Dead Kennedys since the 80's. Then they came to Toronto for the first time in years, scored tickets, drove through a snow storm to see them. What a major let down!! No Jello Biafra, the Dead Kennedy's are not the same band without Jello. If I had of know Jello wasn't in the band anymore I would not have gone. A real let down.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    No Jello

    by mikw on 2012-10-19Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver

    This band is not the DKs. The replacement singer couldn't even make it to the gig, the singing was done by one of the dudes from the Dayglo Abortions. Pass up the gig even if you get free tickets.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jello For Prime Minister

    by bayoubunny66 on 2012-10-06Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver

    Rip the moss off the over-patched denim jacket and warm up your anarchistic pogo stomp! The Kennedys are back from the grave. Ear-plug splitting fuzz! Madcap drumming! Windmill bass lines! Studiously non-conformist audience members wondering if applauding, or writing a review, would be too "corporate"! An excellent time with stellar backup. Who knew the tunes survived all the years of spoken word and glowering. Where are the newer groups with currency that can't be spent? (Which is a line that should be in a Biafara song.)

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Brutal!

    by Natetron on 2012-10-05Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver

    I had high hopes for this show; Dead Kennedy's (although minus Jello), Dayglo Abortions, should have been a rad time. But alas, the sound quality for the show was horrible! The drums and bass were so loud they drowned out the guitar and vocals for both bands. I thought I was at an instrumental concert. I ended up leaving early because I just couldn't stand it.