Dead Kennedys: Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables, The Early Years Book [INCOMING]

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Dead Kennedys: Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables, The Early Years by Alex Ogg is a book that celebrates the legendary punk band Dead Kennedys and their pivotal role in the American punk scene. The book applauds their groundbreaking debut album, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables, which masterfully combined satirical humor and sharp political commentary with a ferocious musical style. Author Alex Ogg uses dozens of first-hand interviews, photos, and original artwork to offer a new perspective on the band's career. The book highlights the band's commitment to independent music by existing outside the mainstream, and their instrumental role in creating an alternative network for bands, promoting all-ages shows, and serving as "anti-ambassadors" for America's foreign policies. It also features illustrations by Winston Smith and photographs by Ruby Ray, capturing the visual aesthetic of the era.

Product Title
Dead Kennedys: Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables, The Early Years

Author
Alex Ogg • Illustrations by Winston Smith • Photographs by Ruby Ray

Release Information
Published: 7/2014
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 9 x 6 inches
Publisher: PM Press
ISBN: 9781604864892