The Sound of Young America: Ian MacKaye of Fugazi, Minor Threat, and The Evens

Episode 67

24th November 2009

Ian MacKaye is a punk rock legend. His bands have included Minor Threat, Fugazi and most recently The Evens. He joined us live on stage in Washington DC.

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Ian MacKaye is a punk rock legend. His bands have included Minor Threat, Fugazi and most recently The Evens. He’s also an icon in the straightedge movement and a scion of the world of DIY. His independent record label, Dischord, has run for more than 20 years without contracts. He joined us live on stage in Washington DC at the Bentzen Ball.

(photo by Jenny Lewis)

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