band that formed in San Francisco, California, in 1978. The band was one of the defining
during its initial eight-year run.
, satirizing establishment political figures (liberal and conservative) and authority in general, as well as popular culture and even the
movement itself. During their initial incarnation between 1978 and 1986, they attracted considerable controversy for their provocative lyrics and artwork. Several stores refused to stock their recordings, provoking debate about
. The group released a total of four studio albums and one EP before
disbanding in 1986. Following the band's dissolution, Biafra continued to collaborate and record with other artists including
D.O.A.,
NoMeansNo and his own
bands Lard and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, as well as releasing several spoken word performances.
Printed in USA
