Dead Kennedys's 1985 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 63 concerts in 1985

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 15, 1985
Dead Kennedys
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Iguanas Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Dec 14, 1985
Dead Kennedys
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California Theatre San Diego, California, United States
Dec 13, 1985
Dead Kennedys

The Olympic is back Golden voice presents

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Olympic Auditorium Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 13, 1985
Dec 11, 1985
Dead Kennedys Party Gardens Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Dec 10, 1985
Dead Kennedys

Their final tour

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El Casino Ballroom Tucson, Arizona, United States
Dec 08, 1985
Dead Kennedys The Ritz Austin, Texas, United States
Dec 07, 1985
Dead Kennedys Circle A Ranch Dallas, Texas, United States
Dec 06, 1985
Dead Kennedys Circle A Ranch Dallas, Texas, United States
Dec 05, 1985
Dead Kennedys
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Cardi's Houston, Texas, United States
Dec 03, 1985
Dead Kennedys / Stark Raving Mad / Maggot Sandwich
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601 Club New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nov 26, 1985
Dead Kennedys / Raw Power / Broken Talent
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Cameo Theater Miami, Florida, United States
Nov 25, 1985
Dead Kennedys
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Syrian Lebanese American Club Orlando, Florida, United States
Nov 23, 1985
Dead Kennedys / Threshold Of Pain
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Metroplex Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nov 21, 1985
Dead Kennedys Skate Town Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Nov 20, 1985
Dead Kennedys Trax Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Nov 18, 1985
Dead Kennedys / Butthole Surfers / Reptile House
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WUST Radio Music Hall Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 17, 1985
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Blue Horizon Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 16, 1985
Dead Kennedys The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Nov 15, 1985
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The Showplace Dover, New Jersey, United States
Nov 13, 1985
Dead Kennedys The Ritz New York, New York, United States

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Subhumans Uk / Dead Kennedys / Frightwig / Blast! on May 25, 1985 [727-small]

Subhumans Uk / Dead Kennedys / Frightwig / Blast!
May 25, 1985
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Dead Kennedys on Nov 25, 1985 [251-small]

Dead Kennedys
Nov 25, 1985
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Dead Kennedys on Nov 25, 1985 [252-small]

Dead Kennedys
Nov 25, 1985
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Dead Kennedys on Nov 25, 1985 [253-small]

Dead Kennedys
Nov 25, 1985
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Dead Kennedys on Nov 25, 1985 [254-small]

Dead Kennedys
Nov 25, 1985
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Dead Kennedys on Nov 25, 1985 [255-small]

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Nov 25, 1985
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Dead Kennedys on Nov 25, 1985 [256-small]

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Nov 25, 1985
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Dead Kennedys on Nov 25, 1985 [257-small]

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Nov 25, 1985
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Dead Kennedys on Nov 25, 1985 [258-small]

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Nov 25, 1985
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Dead Kennedys on Nov 25, 1985 [259-small]

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Nov 25, 1985
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Dead Kennedys on Dec 13, 1985 [445-small]

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Dec 13, 1985
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Dead Kennedys / Naked Raygun / The Crucifucks / Criminally Insane on Nov 2, 1985 [668-small]

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Nov 2, 1985
 Chicago, Illinois, 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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