Dead Kennedys's 1984 Concert History

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.

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Dead Kennedys had 43 concerts in 1984

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 15, 1984
Dead Kennedys
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River Theater Guerneville, California, United States
Dec 14, 1984
Dead Kennedys The Stone San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 07, 1984
Dead Kennedys Ruthie's Inn Berkeley, California, United States
Nov 20, 1984
Dead Kennedys Trax Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Nov 04, 1984
Dead Kennedys / N.o.t.a. / Micronotz
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Opera House Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Nov 03, 1984
Dead Kennedys Armory Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Nov 02, 1984
Dead Kennedys Arcade Video Recreation Center Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
Oct 31, 1984
Mercyful Fate / Dead Kennedys

Don't Break The Oath Tour / Plastic Surgery Disasters Tour

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Metro Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 29, 1984
Dead Kennedys
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Le Rendez-Vous Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Oct 27, 1984
Dead Kennedys University of Regina Students’ Union Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Oct 26, 1984
Dead Kennedys Broadway Theatre Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Oct 25, 1984
Dead Kennedys
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Sportsworld Roller Rink Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Oct 24, 1984
Dead Kennedys

The Fall Of Canada Tour 1984

MacEwan Hall, University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Oct 21, 1984
Dead Kennedys
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York Theatre Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Oct 20, 1984
Dead Kennedys New York Theatre Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Oct 19, 1984
Dead Kennedys / The Crucifucks / Green River Moore Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
Oct 17, 1984
Dead Kennedys
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WOW Hall Eugene, Oregon, United States
Oct 16, 1984
Dead Kennedys / The Crucifucks / Poison Idea
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Pine Street Theatre Portland, Oregon, United States
Oct 15, 1984
Dead Kennedys
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Benton County Fairgrounds Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Oct 13, 1984
Dead Kennedys Keystone Palo Alto, California, United States

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Dead Kennedys / Raw Power / Riistetyt / R.I.P. (US) on Aug 11, 1984 [266-small]

Dead Kennedys / Raw Power / Riistetyt / R.I.P. (US)
Aug 11, 1984
 San Diego, California, United States
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Dead Kennedys / B.G.K. / Raw Power / Riistetyt / Reagan Youth / Solucion Mortal on Aug 10, 1984 [892-small]

Dead Kennedys / B.G.K. / Raw Power / Riistetyt / Reagan Youth / Solucion Mortal
Aug 10, 1984
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Rock Against Reagan / Racism 1984 on Jul 19, 1984 [264-small]

Rock Against Reagan / Racism 1984
Jul 19, 1984
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Rock Against Reagan / Racism 1984 on Jul 19, 1984 [611-small]

Rock Against Reagan / Racism 1984
Jul 19, 1984
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Rock Against Reagan / Racism 1984 on Jul 19, 1984 [959-small]

Rock Against Reagan / Racism 1984
Jul 19, 1984
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Rock Against Reagan / Racism 1984 on Jul 19, 1984 [973-small]

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Jul 19, 1984
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Genres:

Punk
Alternative Rock
Hardcore
Hardcore Punk
Punk Rock
Skate Punk
Proto-Punk
Political
Early Us Punk
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Latest Setlist (09/27/2025):

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  1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Theme
  2. Forward to Death
  3. Winnebago Warrior
  4. Police Truck
  5. Buzzbomb
  6. Let's Lynch the Landlord
  7. Jock-O-Rama
  8. Kill the Poor
  9. MP3 Get Off the Web
  10. Too Drunk to Fuck
  11. Moon Over Marin
  12. Nazi Punks Fuck Off
  13. California Über Alles
  14. Bleed for Me
  15. Viva Las Vegas
  16. Holiday in Cambodia
  17. Chemical Warfare

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 2 concerts
2025 21 concerts
2024 4 concerts
2023 19 concerts
2022 34 concerts
2021 12 concerts
2020 6 concerts
2019 34 concerts
2018 33 concerts
2017 39 concerts
2016 38 concerts
2015 25 concerts
2014 28 concerts
2013 21 concerts
2012 17 concerts
2011 13 concerts
2010 14 concerts
2009 1 concert
2008 11 concerts
2006 16 concerts
2005 19 concerts
2004 15 concerts
2003 33 concerts
2002 92 concerts
2001 19 concerts
1995 2 concerts
1986 4 concerts
1985 63 concerts
1984 43 concerts
1983 75 concerts
1982 59 concerts
1981 65 concerts
1980 46 concerts
1979 42 concerts
1978 28 concerts
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