Manifesto Records is proud to announce that the next 40th Anniversary Dead Kennedys release and it is simply titled 'DK 40', a 3CD set of 3 legendary Dead Kennedys performances; Paradiso In Amsterdam 1982, Alabama Halle In Munich 1982 and The Farm In San Francisco 1985.
The Dead Kennedys were and still are one of the most influential band in 1979, the Dead Kennedys released their first single, "California Über Alles," which started a punk rock revolution in San Francisco and means that 2019 is the 40th Anniversary year of this legendary pioneering punk band.
The Dead Kennedys were and still are one of the most influential bands in the history of punk rock. They sold a lot of records, but even more importantly, they helped inspire a million people to start punk rock bands, they were the leaders of the revolution! Their lyrics were political in nature, anti-establishment and anti-authority and they always took a stance for First Amendment Rights. Their live shows were always high energy and powerful and that power is evident in the 3 performances included in "DK 40,"which includes all of their classic songs, including "Holiday In Cambodia."
It has been 15 years since the last Dead Kennedys release, but it will be worth the wait. "DK 40" is a must for any fans of the Dead Kennedys and vintage Punk Rock! 3CD Set contains 3 often bootlegged, but never released legendary shows. Tapes have been digitally re-mastered providing highest sound quality. 3CD Set comes in beautiful high quality packaging with great artwork and liner notes. The Dead Kennedys are still out playing shows all over the world.