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  2. deathfromdetroit .com. Death is an American band formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1971 by brothers Bobby (bass, vocals), David (March 19, 1952-October 9, 2000) (guitar), and Dannis Hackney (drums, percussion). The trio initially started as a funk group but quickly switched their style to rock after seeing concerts by the Who and Alice Cooper.

  3. Jun 6, 2019 · There is tragedy in their story; after a decades-long battle with alcoholism and mental illness, David died from lung cancer in 2000 before the band got its recognition. But ultimately there is triumph.

  4. In the documentary A Band Called Death —about three black brothers from Detroit who, in 1975, recorded an intensely satisfying rock album that went unheard for 34 years—Kramer says the...

  5. Jun 26, 2013 · Dannis Hackney used to call Death — the mid-70s protopunk band he formed with brothers David and Bobby Hackney — “the greatest band that never was.” But as “A Band Called Death,” a documentary...

  6. Jan 12, 2016 · The group narrate their story: from perfectly-formed cult band, to a resurrected career and critical acclaim. The band that were punk “before punk was punk,” Detroit trio Death comprised of the Hackney brothers: Bobby, David and Dannis. Inspired by the local sounds of Motown, MC5, The Stooges and Alice Cooper, and British groups like The ...

  7. Feb 10, 2016 · DEATH are the quintessential proto-punk band formed in Detroit by brother Bobby (bass, vocals), David (guitar), and Dannis (drums) Hackney. Like many, DEATH were inspired early on by The Beatles. After witnessing their first performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, David found a discarded, beat-up guitar and started teaching himself how to play ...

  8. video. File:Placeholder. Death is a garage rock and protopunk demo band formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1971 by brothers Bobby (bass, vocals), David (guitar), and Dannis (drums) Hackney.

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