Death (proto-punk band)

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).

Death
The three original members: David, Bobby, and Dannis Hackney
Background information
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1971 (1971)–1977
  • 2009–present
Labels
MembersBobby Hackney Sr.
Dannis Hackney
Julian Hackney
Past membersDavid Hackney
Bobbie Duncan
Websitedeathfromdetroit.com

The trio initially started as a funk group but quickly switched their style to rock after seeing concerts by the Who and Alice Cooper. Music critic Peter Margasak retrospectively wrote that David "pushed the group in a hard-rock direction that presaged punk, and while this certainly didn't help them find a following in the mid-70s, today it makes them look like visionaries" – David himself having been called "the visionary of the group". Publications such as Gawker have named them as one of the first punk rock bands. The band broke up in 1977, but unexpected interest in their music resulted in independent record label Drag City releasing their unreleased recordings from 1975 in 2009, and the band reforming.

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