A 1974 demo tape of the Detroit band Death resurfaced from an attic nearly 30 years later, leading to their rediscovery and renewed popularity.
“This Band was Punk, before Punk was Punk”
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A 1974 demo tape of the Detroit band Death resurfaced from an attic nearly 30 years later, leading to their rediscovery and renewed popularity.
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David Hackney, the eldest of three brothers, formed the band Death in 1970s Detroit. The group, which included Bobby and Dannis, created music that foreshadowed punk rock. Despite their innovative sound and efforts to secure a record deal, they faced rejection largely due to their name. The film recounts their struggles, personal lives, and eventual rediscovery through record collectors, leading to a reunion and tour years later.
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Why Watch
- See the rise of punk music through Death's story
- Meet the Hackney brothers and their musical journey
- Find out about the band's reunion decades later
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 16, 2012.
- David Hackney died in 2000 after battling alcoholism.
- The film has a 94% positive rating from 53 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Bobby Hackney Jr. formed a band called Rough Francis to honor Death.
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Who directed A Band Called Death?
A Band Called Death was directed by Mark Christopher Covino and Jeff Howlett.
When did A Band Called Death premiere?
A Band Called Death premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 16, 2012.
What was the average rating of A Band Called Death on Metacritic?
A Band Called Death has an average score of 77 on Metacritic, based on 14 reviews.
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