Official Flyer for One Step Beyond, Santa Clara California, 1987.

Pow Magazine No More Censorship Defense Fund Benefit Show 30th Anniversary Video Documentary October 28, 1987

The No More Censorship Defense Fund was Pow Magazine’s second political music event and show to help San Francisco promoter Dirk Dirksen to raise funds for the ongoing legal expenses in the case against Jello Biafra and members of the premier political-punk band, Dead Kennedys. Dirksen help raise funds for the defendants for the No More Censorship Defense Fund organization. Jello Biafra, vocalist and leader of The Dead Kennedys and his four band members had been charged on June 2, 1986 with violating California Penal Code Section 313.1, Distribution of harmful matter to Minors, a misdemeanor that carries a possible fine of $2000 and a maximum sentence of one year in jail. The charge centered on the record album, “Frankenchrist” by Dead Kennedys, released on Alternative Tentacles Records. Enclosed, as part of the album was a poster reproduction of a painting by world-renowned Swiss surrealist master HR Giger.

One Step Beyond, host the event for Jello Biafra fundraiser event organized by Pow Magazine featuring one of the best South Bay bands of 1987; The Social Club The Shockwaves, The Frontier Wives, The Endmen, Grey Matter, London Down, with special guest Dirk Dirksen of No More Censorship Defense Fund and psychedelic light show by The Seeing Eye.

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