A Band Called Death
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A Band Called Death

This Band was Punk, before Punk was Punk

7.2 2013 96m 4 min read
DocumentaryMusic

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.

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Dannis Hackney

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Bobby Hackney

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David Hackney

Self (archive footage)

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins

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Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood

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Kid Rock

Kid Rock

Self

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper

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Mick Collins

Self

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Mickey Leigh

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Robbie Duncan

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Questlove

Questlove

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Vernon Reid

Vernon Reid

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Wayne Kramer

Wayne Kramer

Self

Few documentary and music titles spark as much curiosity as A Band Called Death. Below is a deep dive into what makes it worth your time. Led by Dannis Hackney and Bobby Hackney, the film balances spectacle with character. Keep scrolling for a spoiler-light synopsis, performance highlights, and streaming details.

What is A Band Called Death about?

At its core, A Band Called Death follows a story that unfolds like this: 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.

Rather than rushing, the film lets tension build naturally, trusting the audience to keep up. The tagline — "This Band was Punk, before Punk was Punk" — captures that tone perfectly. For a frame-by-frame breakdown, the dedicated Wikipedia entry and IMDb trivia pages are excellent companions.

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Who stars in A Band Called Death?

A Band Called Death is anchored by Dannis Hackney, Bobby Hackney, David Hackney, and Henry Rollins, working under the direction of Jeff Howlett. Each performance brings a different texture to the film.

Full credits, character details, and behind-the-scenes notes are catalogued on IMDb and TMDB for fans who want to go deeper.

Is A Band Called Death good? Ratings and reviews

A Band Called Death currently holds a 7.2/10 audience score based on 88 ratings, a strong mark that reflects how strongly it connects with its target audience. For a fuller picture, cross-reference scores on IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic before deciding.

Reviews tend to praise the documentary and music craftsmanship while debating its more ambitious swings.

Why you should watch A Band Called Death

The case for A Band Called Death comes down to a few things it does better than its peers. Strong visuals, a confident score, and characters you actually care about do the heavy lifting.

At roughly 96 minutes, it respects your schedule while still going deep. Discussion threads tracked via Google Trends show steady, lasting interest.

Should you watch A Band Called Death?

If documentary and music is your lane, A Band Called Death is close to essential viewing. Backed by a 7.2/10 rating, it's an easy recommendation. Add it to My List, hit play, and tell us what you thought below.

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