ABOUT DEATH
THE OFFICIAL WORLDWIDE WEB SITE OF THE
BAND DEATH FROM DETROIT MICHIGAN
DEATH DETROIT
Death was originated in Detroit in 1973 by the three
Hackney brothers David, Dannis, and Bobby. Given the
name Death, by lead guitarist David Hackney. Death
continued to be a band up until 1980.
DEATH DISCOVERED
Over 35 years later, and seven years after the passing of
brother David, the music of Death was discovered in 2008.
Bobby and Dannis, along with guitarist Bobbie Duncan
perform and record as Death today.
THE 4TH MOVEMENT
The band The 4TH Movement began in 1980, and really
was nothing more than Death with a new name. The 4Th
Movement presented a Spiritual concept placed on the
solid foundation of their Rock ‘N’ Roll.
THE ACCLAIMED FILM/DOCUMENTARY:
“A BAND CALLED DEATH”
FIVE YEARS IN THE MAKING: ROCK HISTORY REVEALED
Since it’s debut at numerous international and national film festivals in 2013, and
theatrical release, the film “A Band Called Death” is continuing to blaze a trail to people of
all cultures and walks of life from around the world discovering the story of Death.
Described as one of the best Rock ‘N’ Roll documentary films by The Hollywood Reporter,
South By Southwest, Rotten Tomatoes, Rolling Stone, New York Times, Variety, The
Huffington Post, Netflix, Amazon, Starz, and many others, “A Band Called Death”
continues to establish itself. Taking it’s place as a underground movie classic sure to be
enjoyed by generations to come.
THE 45 VINYL RPM RECORD
RELEASED IN DETROIT MICHIGAN 1976
It all started in Detroit in 1976 when the members of the band Death, David, Dannis, and
Bobby Hackney after almost complete rejection by the then music industry and just about
every major record label, decided to release a 45 vinyl record of their original songs
recorded at the legendary United Sound recording studio. Even after their record release
the rejection continued. Over thirty years later this record and it’s embodied songs have
gained world wide recognition. In 2016 this record has been inducted into the new
Smithsonian African American History Museum in Washington DC.
DEATH
WELCOME
TO THE DEATHWORLDWIDE WEBSITE, THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE BAND DEATH
THE MUSIC, THE STORY, THE HAPPININGS, AND EVENTS OF ONE OF THE BEST ROCK ‘N’ ROLL DISCOVERIES OF THE NEW
MILLENIUM. BROWSE THE WORLD OF DEATH. A JOURNEY OF ROCK MUSIC FROM 1975 TO THE PRESENT.
THE DEATH STORY
A BRIEF SYNOPSIS
“The quick version of the Death story, it’s almost like the tease at the beginning of a movie trailer. Three black guys,
in the seventies from Detroit Michigan. Blood Brothers…playing killer Rock-N Roll music”
Henry Rollins
A Band Called Death
“The first time the stereo played “Politicians In My Eyes,” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.
When I was told the history of the band and what year they recorded this music, it just did.nt make sense. Ahead of Punk, and ahead of their time.”
Jack White
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