A Band Called Death
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Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was Death. Formed in the early '70s by three teenage brothers from Detroit, Death is credited as being the first black punk band, and the Hackney brothers, David, Bobby, and Dannis, are now considered pioneers in their field. But it wasn’t until recently — when a dusty 1974 demo tape made its way out of Bobby’s attic nearly 30 years after Death’s heyday — that anyone outside a small group of punk enthusiasts had even heard of them.
A Band Called Death is a 2013 documentary that tells the story of Death, a pioneering black punk band formed by three brothers in Detroit during the early 1970s. The film chronicles how the Hackney brothers—David, Bobby, and Dannis—created influential music decades before gaining recognition, which came only after a 1974 demo tape resurfaced nearly 30 years later. Now available to stream, it's essential viewing for punk history and music documentary fans.
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When was A Band Called Death released?
A Band Called Death was released on June 27, 2013.
What is the movie about?
The documentary follows Death, a black punk band formed in early-1970s Detroit by brothers David, Bobby, and Dannis Hackney. It explores how they were pioneering punk musicians whose work went largely unknown until a 1974 demo tape resurfaced decades later.
Why is Death considered historically important?
Death is credited as the first black punk band, predating major acts like the Ramones, Sex Pistols, and Bad Brains. The Hackney brothers are now recognized as pioneers in punk music.
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