Dead Boys are a punk rock band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 1976. Although they disbanded in the early 1980s they are considered to be one of the pioneering acts of punk rock. Led by singer Stiv Bators the band released three studio albums over their career. 1977's 'Young, Loud and Snotty', 1978's 'We Have Come for Your Children' and 1980's 'Night of the Living Dead Boys'. Although the band broke up in 1979 they reformed for a brief stint in 1979 as well as for several previously unreleased live recordings. Despite their brief career, they left a lasting impression and influence over the punk rock movement.