Jello Biafra

A firebrand of America's West Coast punk rock scene, Jello Biafra first made a name for himself as the lead singer with the Dead Kennedys, the band that bridged the gap between first-era punk and hardcore, and divided his time between music, spoken word performing, and activism after they broke up. Possessing a distinctive high-pitched voice, a powerfully dramatic delivery, and a fearless willingness to attack any issue with words, Biafra becomes the spotlight figure no matter who he collaborates with, from D.O.A. and Mojo Nixon to the Melvins and NoMeansNo. One of his first a...