East Bay Ray, guitarist of Dead Kennedys, stated in a recent interview that a reunion with original vocalist Jello Biafra is unlikely because Biafra continuously declines offers, including a lucrative one from Riot Fest. The split within the band has been rooted in animosity and past legal battles, particularly regarding royalties. Ray emphasizes that while Biafra has crafted a narrative of sole songwriting prowess, the band's success was a collaborative effort. He questions Biafra's post-band career achievements, arguing that no member has reached greater success alone than the unified impact of Dead Kennedys.
"It's not an issue for me or Klaus; it's Biafra that turns down any offers for us to do something; we don't have any problem."
"He got caught with his hands in the till and wants to blame us for getting caught, but he should never have put his hands in there in the first place."
"None of us has had a solo career that was bigger than Dead Kennedys, which, to me, shows the power of a bunch of talented people getting together."
"I know he's created the myth that he wrote them all, but the question here is that if he did, why didn't he ever do anything significant after leaving the band?"
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