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The Key of Black (They Want us Dead)

by The Black Tones

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We want love
They want us dead
We want peace
They want us dead
We want to go to school
They want us dead
We pay our taxes
They want us dead
We love our families
They want us dead
We want to go to work
They want us dead
We want to make love
They want us dead
And we love you
But they want us dead
Hey!

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released March 30, 2018

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afropunk punk-blues rock rock n' roll blues punk blues rock garage rock Seattle

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The Black Tones Seattle, Washington

The Black Tones welcome audiences into their musical family every time they take the stage. Once you see them live, you’ve then become a part of their extended sonic kin. Founded by twins Eva and Cedric Walker, the Seattle-based rock ‘n’ roll band has grown from humble beginnings in their grandmother’s basement to receiving recognition from Guitar World, AfroPunk, KEXP, Under the Radar and NPR, ... more

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Kings Hall at Apex Art & Culture Center

Everett, WA

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