Pueblo -- Renowned social commentator and word artist Jello Biafra will perform live at Colorado State University - Pueblo at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 19 in the Occhiato University Center Ballroom.

Biafra is a former lead singer and songwriter for the punk band Dead Kennedys. He began his spoken word career in early 1986 when he found himself in the role of spokesperson on censorship and First Amendment rights during the Dead Kennedys "Frankenchrist" trial - the first case in history to try a recorded work for obscenity. Numerous albums later, this former green party presidential nominee and former San Francisco mayoral candidate continues to be a high profile political speaker. The founder of Alternative Tentacles Records, Biafra believes strongly in civil liberties and vigorously promotes individualism and freedom of artistic expression in all mediums.

Following the events of September 11, 2001, Biafra received requests for his take on the political situation. His response, "Big Ka-Boom, Part One," was recorded in November that year. In "Big Ka-Boom, Part One," Biafra digs up the dirt on President Bush's staff and covers historical events that may have contributed to the attacks. His most recent release, "Machine Gun in the Clown's Hand," expands on these topics.

Biafra's live performance at CSU-Pueblo is open to the public and free of charge.

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