A Band Called Death (2013)
This Band was Punk, before Punk was Punk
Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was Death. Formed in the early '70s by three teenage brothers from Detroit, Death is credited as being the first black punk band, and the Hackney brothers, David, Bobby, and Dannis, are now considered pioneers in their field. But it wasn’t until recently — when a dusty 1974 demo tape made its way out of Bobby’s attic nearly 30 years after Death’s heyday — that anyone outside a small group of punk enthusiasts had even heard of them.
Director: Mark Christopher Covino, Jeff Howlett
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: June 27, 2013
Cast
- Dannis Hackney - Self
- Bobby Hackney - Self
- David Hackney - Self (archive footage)
- Henry Rollins - Self
- Elijah Wood - Self
- Kid Rock - Self
- Alice Cooper - Self
- Mick Collins - Self
- Mickey Leigh - Self
- Robbie Duncan - Self
Editing: Rich Fox
Production: Picture Machine, Haven Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $125
Original Language: en
Themes
Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Rock Music and Stage
Keywords
punk rock, rock band, rockumentary, punk band
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Band Called Death about?
- Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was Death. Formed in the early '70s by three teenage brothers from Detroit, Death is credited as being the first black punk band, and the Hackney brothers, David, Bobby, and Dannis, are now considered pioneers in their field. But it wasn’t until recently — when a dusty 1974 demo tape made its way out of Bobby’s attic nearly 30 years after Death’s heyday — that anyone outside a small group of punk enthusiasts had even heard of them.
- Who directed A Band Called Death?
- A Band Called Death was directed by Mark Christopher Covino, Jeff Howlett.
- Who stars in A Band Called Death?
- A Band Called Death stars Dannis Hackney, Bobby Hackney, David Hackney, Henry Rollins, Elijah Wood, Kid Rock.
- How long is A Band Called Death?
- A Band Called Death has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is A Band Called Death?
- A Band Called Death is a Documentary, Music film.
- How much did A Band Called Death gross?
- A Band Called Death grossed $125 worldwide.
- Where was A Band Called Death produced?
- A Band Called Death was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Band Called Death?
- The themes of A Band Called Death include: Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Rock Music and Stage.