Klaus Flouride Leaves Dead Kennedys

Founding Dead Kennedys bassist has announced his departure from the legendary punk pioneers after more than thirty years. Due to a reoccurring medical condition, Klaus Flouride has decided that the rigors of touring and the demands of the band were the determining factors in making this difficult decision.

Flouride will continue to perform regionally with bands like The American Professionals, The Go Going Gone Girls Band and The Legendary Stardust Cowboy among others but full touring is no longer possible.

Flouride said:

"Over the past thirty years, I have had the great fortune to have been a founding member of Dead Kennedys, It’s been tough at times but particularly rewarding working and collaborating with men like Biafra, 6025, D.H., Brandon, Jeff, Ted, Dave, Steve, Skip and especially Ray. However a recurring medical condition called Angioedema has caused me to make the difficult decision to begin withdraw from the road and as a touring member of Dead Kennedys. Thus I have taken my leave as a performing member of the band for the foreseeable future."

Thanks for the info to Punknews.org.

Comments

[GuitaPlaya]

Hopefully they'll break up once and for all now.

[eisaac]

bollocks

[Sheer<3Attack]

Booooo. He was one of the most underrated bass players ever. But at least they can break up. Of course, no Jello=No DK

[RandomAnoymous]

I wonder if he actually just came to his senses (I can't believe I have to ask, but SP?) like Jeff Penalty.

[Mondo Generator]

yeah, sheer. Jello was pretty much the spirit of the band.
klaus and east bay ray and the other guys are really awesome musicians (especially klaus!) but they kind of sold out.