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Sep 2, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 2 1980 – Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables Released.

On this day September 2 1980, the Dead Kennedys released their debut album Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables. With its aggressive political message and fast tempo, this album helped define American hardcore punk at the dawn of the 1980s. Songs like Holiday in Cambodia and California Uber Alles set the tone for the band’s no compromise approach and instantly marked...

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