Coverage dated September 22, 2026

Dead Kennedys guitarist East Bay Ray diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

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(KRON) -- Dead Kennedys founding member and guitarist East Bay Ray, whose real name is Raymond John Pepperell, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, according to the band. In a social media post, the band said Ray plans to continue performing and touring with the band as long as his health al…

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  1. KRON4

    Dead Kennedys guitarist East Bay Ray diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (opens KRON4)

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    (KRON) -- Dead Kennedys founding member and guitarist East Bay Ray, whose real name is Raymond John Pepperell, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, according to the band. In a social media post, the band said Ray plans to continue performing and touring with the band as long as his health al…

  2. Rolling Stone

    East Bay Ray, Dead Kennedys Guitarist, Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease (opens Rolling Stone)

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    "Ray says he plans to continue performing and touring with Dead Kennedys for as long as his health allows," band writes