Punk legend Jello Biafra, the former frontman of Dead Kennedys, has been hospitalised after suffering a haemorrhagic stroke caused by high blood pressure. The 67-year-old musician recounted the incident in a social media post shared by his record label, Alternative Tentacles.
Biafra described how he collapsed after getting out of bed, unable to use his left leg or arm. He realised he was having a stroke and said: 'I still have a lot of great stuff in me, but right now I gotta lotta of rehabbing to do.' The label confirmed he is currently stable.
Fans have flooded social media with messages of support, with one writing: 'get well soon Jello. worlds never needed ya more.' Another commented: 'So sorry to hear this. I hope Jello has a speedy recovery and is ready to get back out there and fight the good fight!'
Born Eric Boucher, Biafra co-founded Dead Kennedys in San Francisco in 1978. The band's debut album, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables, became a punk classic for its left-wing satire. After the band split in 1986, he formed Lard with members of Ministry and later turned down a reunion in 2001 due to legal disputes.
In recent years, Biafra has focused on spoken word performances and political activism. His most recent album, Tea Party Revenge Porn, was released in 2020 with his band Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine.
