D E AT H belonged in a different puzzle box.
Eight years after David’s death and 35 years after Death’s birth, David’s prophecy would come true. Death’s music was discovered in a record store and was passed around by several record collectors. One night, at a college party, Dannis’ son recognized his Uncle David’s voice from a recording. Upon discovering his father’s band, he has since made it his mission to carry the torch. Today, he’s lead of the band Rough Francis and tours the country playing his father and uncle’s badass punk music. Death’s puzzle piece had finally found its picture.
Guitarist Bobbie Duncan, singer Bobby Hackney and drummer Dannis Hackney. Photo by Ariel Zambelich, Wired
While we’ll never know how the band could’ve changed the music industry in the ‘70s, you can enjoy their recently released album …For the Whole World to See, a 27-minute trip of punk glory. A Band Called Death is a story that will resonate for years to come. The documentary serves as a reminder to both the music industry and fans that just because it doesn’t fit, doesn’t mean it isn’t worthy. Like the great artist of our time, Death’s music could only be appreciated from afar.