The family of Jello Biafra (formerly of Dead Kennedys) shares an update on his health

After having a hemorrhagic stroke earlier this month, legendary punk frontman Jello Biafra is recovering, according to a March 15 statement from his family, as per MetalInjection. The 67-year-old musician, who is most renowned for being the fiery voice of Dead Kennedys, collapsed early on March 7 owing to excessive blood pressure and was admitted to the hospital.

Well, it has been a devastating week. Jello is making progress but he has a long road of recovery ahead of him. Cognitively he is as sharp as ever, but he is suffering a bit with the left side of his body not cooperating. His fighting spirit is a blessing right now. Sorry we didn’t respond yet to all your texts and calls. It is hard for him to text so I am replying to people. It has just been so intense and chaotic that it is taking a while. Soooooooo many people reaching out. I can give updates on this page if you like. He is appreciating the outpouring of love and support. It definitely lifts his spirits. Message me if needed. If you are planning to come visit, tell me. We have to space it out. He gets very tired very fast. Much love.

Anne-Marie

In 1978, Dead Kennedys was founded in San Francisco, California. During its first eight years of existence, the band was one of the key players in the American punk scene. Lead guitarist East Bay Ray, bassist Klaus Flouride, lead vocalist Jello Biafra, drummer Ted, and rhythm guitarist 6025 made up the band’s original lineup. 6025 left in 1979, and Ted left the following year after the group recorded their critically acclaimed debut album, “Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables” (1980). D. H. Peligro, who took Ted’s place as drummer in 1981, was the band’s longest-serving member until his passing in 2022. The Dead Kennedys released three more studio albums: “Plastic Surgery Disasters” (1982), “Frankenchrist” (1985), and “Bedtime for Democracy” (1986) after recording the EP “In God We Trust Inc”. (1981).