Dead Kennedys is an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco in 1978, known for their aggressive sound and politically charged lyrics that critiqued government, corporate power, and social issues. Led by vocalist Jello Biafra, the band became influential pioneers of the hardcore punk movement with iconic albums like "Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables" and "Plastic Surgery Disasters." Though the band dissolved in 1986, their legacy as fearless musical provocateurs continues to inspire punk and alternative rock artists worldwide.
