Ian MacKaye (born April 16, 1962) is an musician. Ian Thomas Garner MacKaye (; born April 16, 1962) is an American musician. Active since 1979, he is best known as the co-founder and owner of Dischord Records, a Washington, D.C.–based independent rec
Along with his seminal band Minor Threat, he is credited with coining the term "straight edge" a philosophy that promotes abstinence from alcohol and other drugs, though MacKaye has stated that he did not intend to turn it into a movement.
MacKaye has produced releases by Q and Not U, John Frusciante, 7 Seconds, Nation of Ulysses, Bikini Kill, Rites of Spring, Dag Nasty and Rollins Band.
Career
MacKaye has produced releases by Q and Not U, John Frusciante, 7 Seconds, Nation of Ulysses, Bikini Kill, Rites of Spring, Dag Nasty and Rollins Band.
Personal Life
Ian MacKaye was born in Washington, D.C. on April 16, 1962.
References
- "Ian MacKaye." Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_MacKaye
- "Wikidata entity: Q455545 — Ian MacKaye." wikidata.org/wiki/Q455545