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Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols and the Ramones, there was Death. Formed in 1971 by three teenage brothers in Detroit, Michigan, the African-American group is widely acknowledged as being one of the first punk bands. After years of struggling with canceled contracts, increasing debts, inner family tragedy, and a controversial name that barred them from future success, Death sold off their instruments and disbanded with their recordings lying dormant in an attic for decades. After years of silence, Death's moment finally arrived following unexpected demand from rabid internet fans and record collectors, which ushered renowned appreciation and a swarm of national media attention that has now secured their place in the annals of rock history.
Original Release
06/28/2013
US Release
06/28/2013
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dannis Hackney | Self - drums, Death / Self |
| Bobby Hackney | Self - bass and vocals, Death / Self |
| David Hackney | Self - guitar, Death / Self (archive footage) |
| Robbie Duncan | Death-Cuitar / Self |
| Kathleen | Self - old friend of Death |
| Earl V. Hackney Jr. | Self - not a member of Death |
| Victor Veve | Lambsbread-Organ, Keyboards / Self |
| Majora Florida Hackney | Self - mother of the Hackney brothers |
| Victor Twiggs | Lamdsbread-Percussion / Self |
| The Beatles | Themselves |
Directors
Mark Christopher Covino, Jeff Howlett
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dannis Hackney | Self - drums, Death / Self |
| Bobby Hackney | Self - bass and vocals, Death / Self |
| David Hackney | Self - guitar, Death / Self (archive footage) |
| Robbie Duncan | Death-Cuitar / Self |
| Kathleen | Self - old friend of Death |
| Earl V. Hackney Jr. | Self - not a member of Death |
| Victor Veve | Lambsbread-Organ, Keyboards / Self |
| Majora Florida Hackney | Self - mother of the Hackney brothers |
| Victor Twiggs | Lamdsbread-Percussion / Self |
| The Beatles | Themselves |
| The Who | Themselves |
| Don Davis | Self - chief executive officer, Groovesville Productions |
| Brian Spears | Self - director of publishing 1972-1978, Groovesville Productions |
| Steve Williams | Rough Francis / Self |
| Steve Comegno | Rough Francis / Self |
| Heidi Simpson | Self - David Hackney's widower |
| Dylan Giambatista | Rough Francis / Self |
| Lambsbread | Themselves |
| Bobby Hackney Jr. | Self - lead vocals and percussion, Rough Francis |
| Urian Hackney | Self - drums, Rough Francis |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Mark Christopher Covino | Producer |
| Jeff Howlett | Producer |
| Nathan Beaman | Producer |
| Jerry Ferrara | Producer |
| Chris LaPointe | Producer |
| Kevin Mann | Producer |
| Scott Mosier | Producer |
| Matthew Perniciaro | Producer |
Editors
Clips
Band Called Death: Rough Francis
A Band Called Death: Rough Francis
A Band Called Death: Intro
A Band Called Death: New York Times Celebrities
A Band Called Death: White Boy Music
A Band Called Death: Neighbors And Family
A Band Called Death: Go With Your Brotha
A Band Called Death: Wayne Kramer
