The Beatnigs

The Beatnigs
OriginSan Francisco, United States
GenresIndustrial hip hop, political hip hop, avant-garde, spoken word poetry, punk
Years active1986–1990
SpinoffsThe Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Broun Fellinis, The Crack Emcee, Consolidated (band), Little White Radio, U.A.F., HEADBOLT, Until December
Past membersMichael Franti
Kevin Carnes
Rono Tse
Henry Flood
Andre Flores
Louis 'Troy' Dixon

The Beatnigs were a San Francisco-based band active between 1986 and 1990, influenced by industrial music, hip hop and hardcore punk.