Tag Archives: Dead Kennedys

Punk Rock and Liberty: Testing the First Amendment

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Barry Donegan

Liberty Mosh Pit Most musical genres have some artists who push boundaries when it comes to freedom of speech. For example, countless folk, hip hop, country, and rock musicians have unleashed songs packed with controversial content and innovative new intellectual … Continue reading →

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33 Years Later, Re-Election of Gov Jerry Brown Makes Dead Kennedys Lyrics Sound New Again

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Barry Donegan

Old-school punk rockers certainly recall the Dead Kennedys’ classic political hardcore punk anthem “California Uber Alles.” Released in June of 1979, the ominous opening bass riff foreshadowed a savage lyrical thrashing of the ’70s California political establishment. The song is … Continue reading →

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