EPISODE · Sep 5, 2026 · 21 MIN

Dead Kennedys Breakup – Internal Fires and Legal Aftermath

from The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History · host Podily

In this episode we unpack the chain of events that brought an end to one of punk’s most provocative bands. We examine how creative, touring, and financial frictions among Jello Biafra, East Bay Ray, and D.H. Peligro converged, and then trace the ensuing legal battle over royalty accounting and song ownership between the former members and Alternative Tentacles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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