Often considered one of the most influential punk bands in history, Dead Kennedys performed its first show on July 19, 1978 at Baduhay Gardens in San Franciso. The band became a Bay Area sensation and in 1980 was invited to perform at the Bay Area Music Awards. After releasing four studio albums and one EP, the band broke up in 1986. In 2001, the band reunited with drummer D. H. Peligro, bassist Klaus Flouride, and guitarist East Bay Ray all returning. Brandon Cruz replaced Jelly Biafra as lead vocalist. Cruz was then replaced by Jeff Penalty in 2003 who was, in turn, was replaced by Ron "Skip" Greer in 2008. Except for a brief leave of absence between 2008 and 2009, Peligro remained with the band until his death in 2022 while East Bay Ray and Flouride remain the only original members still performing with the Dead Kennedys.
These are photos from concerts where Dead Kennedys played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Dead Kennedys / Descendents / Social Unrest Oct 4, 1985 Nevada City, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
Subhumans Uk / Dead Kennedys / Frightwig / Blast! May 25, 1985 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
Dead Kennedys / D.O.A. / Reagan Youth / Adrenalin O.D. / Target of Demand Apr 26, 1985 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Greg Fasolino
Dead Kennedys / Raw Power / Riistetyt / R.I.P. (US) Aug 11, 1984 San Diego, California, United States Uploaded by Tmg Lost
Dead Kennedys / 7 Seconds / Strawdogs / Urban Assult Dec 10, 1983 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
Dead Kennedys / Butthole Surfers / Tales of Terror / Dead Pledge Dec 9, 1983 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
Dead Kennedys / Husker Du / Man Sized Action Jun 16, 1983 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Uploaded by Bob De Boer
Dead Kennedys / MDC / False Prophets / Bad Posture / No Thanks Jun 4, 1983 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Greg Fasolino
Dead Kennedys / Rebel Truth / Square Cools / Karnage May 7, 1983 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
Dead Kennedys / Peter & The Test Tube Babies / MDC (Millions Of Dead Cops) Dec 1, 1982 Southampton, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Rut
