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Growing up in a family that listened to almost nothing but classical music had its effects, as well. California Über Alles, the first Dead Kennedys single, was inspired musically more by Japanese Kabuki than anything else.
Jello Biafra
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Jello Biafra
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: June 17
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