Bruce Slesinger
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| Genres | Punk rock |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
Bruce Slesinger, better known by his stage name Ted, is an American musician and architect who was the first drummer for Dead Kennedys.[1][2]
Dead Kennedys
Slesinger drummed for the San Francisco punk band, the Dead Kennedys, from July 1978 to February 1981. He played drums on their early singles, as well as their first album, jocks.
He preferred Gretsch drumkits and was best known for his manic energy and his distinctive kick-snare-ride patterns. Slesinger left the band as he wanted to pursue a career in
D.H. Peligro
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Life outside music
Slesinger is a partner of the San Francisco architecture and design firm Bruce and Tom Design Partners, which he co-founded in 1993.[3]
References
- Allmusic. Retrieved 2 May 2010.
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Bruce and Tom Design Partners - About". Retrieved 18 April 2024.
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