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894:, and echoes of his distinctive, disjointed, avant-blues music can be heard in their songs, especially their early output. "Boon's kind of noise was all treble, and punishingly loud. He played very few chords, sticking to scratchy, aggressive picking and a constant weirdo barrage of notes, and essentially skipped distortion entirely. Watt's answer was complex, mashing together skronky funk with thunderous chords and countermelodies. Hurley attacked his toms and lurched from rhythm to rhythm. They were always separate, but always together." "he Minutemen... the music into brief bonsai songs packed with complex sound and lyrics. Any given Minutemen song is bursting at the seams with riffs and words all arranged in tight, precise patterns. There is a rigid, implosive order, as though the Minutemen are trying to develop a microchip music in which each song is freighted with more and more information in an ever diminishing space." 294:, when Boon, playing a game of "army" with other boys, fell out of a tree right next to him and found that his friends, one named Eskimo, must have ditched him. Both boys shared a passion for music; Boon's mother taught D. to play the guitar and suggested Watt learn to play bass. At first, Watt did not know the difference between bass and standard guitars. The pair eventually started playing music together, mostly covering songs from artists they admired. In the summer of 1973 Watt and Boon formed the Bright Orange Band, with Boon's brother Joe on drums. In 1976 they discovered punk; Boon's mother died, and the Bright Orange Band disbanded shortly thereafter. The next year, the two joined a short-lived band called Starstruck. Following Starstruck's disbandment, Boon and Watt met drummer 44: 1348: 394: 887:" to Gang of Four. In a 1984 Trouser Press article, John Leland wrote, "he Minutemen make anti-fusion music. They use particles of jazz, noise and especially funk to split apart the sluggish nucleus of rock. The songs are necessarily fragmented, but quality musicianship creates an overall unity. The band rearranges fragments so adroitly and thoughtfully that even 30-second songs are fully satisfying compositions." 806:'s parts; instead the songs are arranged for bass and drums. They insist that they not be billed as Minutemen for these shows or referred to as a Minutemen reunion, as they do not want to cheapen or "vampire" the Minutemen name. Instead, they insist on being billed under their real names and that the advertisements state that they will be "playing Minutemen songs as a duet." They were chosen by 1026:, playing Minutemen songs as a duo with no guitarist. At some of these gigs, Watt would set up one of Boon's old guitars and amps on the side of the stage where Boon used to stand. These performances, at Watt's insistence, are to be billed strictly as "George Hurley and Mike Watt". They are also now involved in an improvisational music group, 921:
Boon and Watt split songwriting fairly evenly (and Hurley made many contributions as well), though Watt rarely sang and Hurley even less so. Boon's songs were typically more direct and progressively political in nature, while Watt's were often abstract, self-referential "spiels". Lyrics and themes
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for inexpensive, short for "economical") as possible—the group would book studio time after midnight at cut rates, tech their own shows, practice the songs before going into the studio, record on less-expensive used tape, and record the songs in the order they intended to have them on the record
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Minutemen's legacy is ethical as much as it is musical, for a couple of reasons. On one hand, the idea behind jamming econo remains a foundational tenet of DIY. On the other, no band could hope to sound like Minutemen. You just have to accept that they were a one-off: a bassist who couldn't sit
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on drums. The group had originally wanted George Hurley to join, but he had joined a hardcore punk band called Hey Taxi! with Michael Ely and Spider Taylor after the Reactionaries disbanded. Tonche quit the group, citing a dislike of the audience the band initially drew, and Hurley took over as
1250:. The CD version included 33 tracks by artists covering Minutemen songs, plus a track with a Boon interview and a live version of the Minutemen song "Badges". The LP version had 23 tracks, including the interview and Minutemen items. Tribute songs have been written by several acts, including 532:(1983), gained attention from the alternative and underground press. They continued touring extensively, which included a double bill with Black Flag in Europe. This tour strengthened their place as one of the most well-known acts in the hardcore scene. In 1983, they released their third LP, 798:
On rare occasions since 2001, and usually in the Los Angeles area (two December 2004 performances in England being a notable exception), George Hurley and Mike Watt, who have remained friends since Firehose's disbanding in 1994, reunite to play a set list of all Minutemen songs as a duet.
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Through most of their career they ignored standard verse-chorus-verse song structures in favor of experimenting with musical dynamics, rhythm, and noise. Later in their career they blended in more traditional song elements they had initially avoided. They also played
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rather than waste time editing the master tape during the sequencing phase. In fact, contrary to standard practice even in indie rock, Minutemen sometimes saw records as a way to promote their tours, not the other way around.
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After the Reactionaries disbanded, Boon and Watt formed Minutemen in January 1980. Watt has said their name had nothing at all to do with the brevity of their songs; rather, it was derived partly from the fabled
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still, a drummer who wouldn't sit still, and a guitarist with a tone designed to slice clean through the front two rows. J. Mascis once said they were the most punishing live band he ever saw.
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in the Minutemen's hometown of San Pedro in February 2005. The film was released on DVD in June 2006. In the spring of 2007 the documentary went into a heavy rotation cycle on various
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Minutemen toured frequently, but usually for only a few weeks at a time—they all held down day jobs. Their "econo" practices helped ensure that their tours were generally profitable.
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community and were somewhat influenced by the speed, brevity, and intensity of hardcore punk, they were known for hybridizing punk rock and hardcore with various forms of music (like
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due largely to the negative reaction to such a commercial album from within the underground community. They continued touring, and by the time of their final album,
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Joe Baiza, D. Boon, Jack Brewer, Chuck Dukowski, George Hurley & Mike Watt (composers), The Unknown instructors (artist), "Punk Is Whatever We Make It To Be",
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community for a philosophy of "jamming econo"—a sense of thriftiness reflected in their touring and short, tight songs, and for their eclectic style, drawing on
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Watt has dedicated all of Firehose's releases and his solo albums to the memory of Boon. "Disciples of the 3-Way" on Firehose's final studio album
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in 2003. He founded his own label, Clenchedwrench, in 2011, to release many of his own projects, including his fourth solo album
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to use the Boon instrumental "Love Dance" in a car ad. Boon's royalties were paid to his father, who was suffering from
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Following Boon's death, Watt and Hurley originally intended to quit music altogether. But encouraged by Minutemen fan
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had sent Watt lyrics for ten songs for an album on which he was going to collaborate. This project, eventually titled
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Since 2001 Watt and Hurley have done occasional gigs, mainly in the L.A. area except for two December 2004 shows in
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before Boon's death in an automobile accident in 1985; the band broke up shortly thereafter. They were noted in the
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imagined "as a sort of punk rock musical following the adventures of Didi and Michael—named after the Minutemen's
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Boon's death put an end to the band's plans to record a half studio/half live triple album with the working title
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On December 22, 1985, Boon was killed in a van accident, putting an end to Minutemen. Watt fell into a deep
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has been cited as one of the more innovative and enduring albums of the 1980s American rock underground. On
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also died prematurely) sampled Boon saying "Punk rock changed our lives" on "History Lesson Part II" from
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drummer in June 1980. (Early rehearsal recordings with Tonche on drums later became the
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Our Band Could Be Your Life : Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991
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called Minutemen "one of the finest combos to ever step on to a beer soaked stage".
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Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981-1991
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Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes From the American Indie Underground 1981–1991
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Watt has created four acclaimed solo albums, recorded four with now-former-wife
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charts the band's history through interviews with Watt, Hurley, Henry Rollins,
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In 2000 Watt, as administrator of the band's publishing, allowed the automaker
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that had been used in all of Minutemen's album artwork. The book, released by
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Wrote Propaganda Songs" and "One Reporter's Opinion", to the frustrations of
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In 1994, Little Brother Records released the Minutemen tribute CD and LP
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They refuse to have a substitute guitarist play late Minutemen guitarist
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is about Minutemen, and "The Boilerman" from Watt's second solo album
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in 1986 and have both formed solo projects since Minutemen disbanded.
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after his friend's death, but was convinced to continue performing by
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In the early 2000s, the instrumental portions of the Minutemen song "
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met at age 13. Watt was walking through a park in their hometown of
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project was conceived in an effort to get Watt making music again.
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eclecticism was perhaps best exemplified on the 1984 double album,
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Our Band Could Be Your Life: A Tribute to D Boon and the Minutemen
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Rise Above: 24 Black Flag Songs to Benefit the West Memphis Three
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Nels Cline, interview segment from the bonus features of the DVD
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track "Punk Is Whatever We Make It To Be" from their first album
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A Tribure to "We Jam Econo" – an original moment in time, man!
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listed Minutemen as one of the ultimate punk bands along with
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Minutemen posing in 1982; left to right: Watt, Boon and Hurley
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minimalists". They were influenced heavily by bands such as
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Mike Watt, interviewed by Jay Babcock (August 23, 2000).
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Several Minutemen album sleeves and covers, such as the
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as part of their song "Waiting For My Ruca" from 1992's
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and "In the Kingdom No. 19" and "Bubblegum" off
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They settled on their music style on their first LP,
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EP.) Their first live gig was as an opening band for
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of colonial times and partly to lampoon a right-wing
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George Hurley has produced work with Vida, 746:in 2000 and 2001, and became the bassist for 2728:"The hidden gems that have pop stars hooked" 2680: 2644: 2434: 2047: 2045: 1860: 1858: 1055:. The title is taken from the lyrics to the 2725: 2489: 2455: 2336: 1809: 1376:. Unsourced material may be challenged and 954:Many of the band's peers credit Minutemen. 249:, Minutemen recorded four albums and eight 3464: 3450: 3161: 3147: 2852: 2838: 2495: 2223: 2133: 2104:Allen, Mike (January 8 – March 26, 2011). 2007:: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( 1920: 1838: 1832: 818:festival that he curated in March 2012 in 237:, in 1980. Composed of guitarist/vocalist 2498:"Minutemen Remembered In New Documentary" 2042: 1855: 1757: 1755: 1753: 1751: 1749: 1747: 1396:Learn how and when to remove this message 790:below for further Hurley/Watt projects.) 478:Learn how and when to remove this message 2972:Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat 2675:We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen 2409: 2159: 1787: 1562:Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat 1145:to discuss the legacy of the Minutemen. 1051:rock groups by veteran music journalist 930:life in California, as in the enduring " 620:3 Dudes, 6 Sides, Half Studio, Half Live 535:Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat 4001:Alternative rock groups from California 3965:Black on Black: A Tribute to Black Flag 2468:. Hachette Digital, Inc. pp. 13–. 2428: 2351: 2310: 2284: 1977: 1949:"Down The Highway: Mike Watt Interview" 1891: 1869:. Mike Watt's Hoot Page. Archived from 1815: 1781: 1337: 1095:tour with Black Flag, essays by former 688:, recorded three others as part of the 14: 3993: 2771:Leland, John; Robbins, Ira A. (1991). 2633: 2631: 2437:"A Conversation with Mike Watt, Pt. 2" 2203: 2174: 1959:from the original on December 21, 2021 1744: 1148: 4021:Musical groups disestablished in 1985 3445: 3142: 2833: 2380: 2311:Metcalf, Stephen (November 4, 2005). 2258: 2103: 814:to perform one of these shows at the 4006:Hardcore punk groups from California 2462:Michael Azerrad (December 1, 2012). 1374:adding citations to reliable sources 1341: 1235:contains interpolations by vocalist 1171:) is about Boon; Watt had guitarist 835:described the group as "provocative 416:adding citations to reliable sources 387: 3930:The Decline of Western Civilization 3098:Don't Look Now (It Ain't You or Me) 2628: 2615: 2602: 2589: 2576: 2563: 2439:. Project X Webzine. Archived from 2285:Masters, Marc (November 13, 2016). 1914: 1788:Goldberg, Michael (July 18, 1985). 1764:"An Econo History Of The Minutemen" 1761: 1455:, feature drawings by noted artist 1047:, a study of 13 important American 722:), contributed on "Providence" off 650: 24: 4016:Musical groups established in 1980 2741: 2232: 2204:McCall, Tris (December 17, 2010). 2134:Manchester, Guy (April 22, 2014). 1417:) were recorded as "econo" (Pedro 1282:have all covered Minutemen songs. 1059:track "History Lesson – Part II." 598: 25: 4067: 4051:1980 establishments in California 2805: 1921:Fred Mills (September 10, 2005). 1530: 998:" was the main theme song of the 2496:Greg Prato (February 16, 2005). 2386:"fIREHOSE - Song for Dave Alvin" 2021: 1601:Minutemen/Saccharine Trust Split 1491: 1346: 1115:lyricist and longtime Watt hero 825: 738:, toured briefly as a member of 392: 330: 42: 4041:American post-punk music groups 4011:Musical groups from Los Angeles 2719: 2693: 2667: 2537: 2512: 2435:CJ Marsicano (August 7, 2001). 2403: 2374: 2358:Sound Opinions (May 25, 2011). 2330: 2304: 2278: 2252: 2197: 2168: 2153: 2097: 2075: 2015: 1925:. Harp Magazine. Archived from 1865:Mike Watt & Kira Roessler. 1712:Double Nickels On The Dime – 33 1607: 853:Richard Hell & The Voidoids 403:needs additional citations for 3471: 2777:The Trouser Press Record Guide 2259:Davis, Duane (July 25, 1984). 2206:"Captain Beefheart dies at 69" 1971: 1941: 1885: 1480: 1477:, featured paintings by Boon. 497:produced Minutemen's first 7" 13: 1: 4036:Musical trios from California 3292:The Crew of the Flying Saucer 3192:Contemplating the Engine Room 3168: 2919:What Makes a Man Start Fires? 2859: 2826:by poet Charles Plymell, 2008 2360:"Sound Opinions May 25, 2011" 2106:"FH QUESTIONS with MIKE WATT" 1685: 1507:What Makes a Man Start Fires? 1442:What Makes a Man Start Fires? 1162:Contemplating The Engine Room 1139:. In June 2015, Watt went on 529:What Makes a Man Start Fires? 383: 4026:New Alliance Records artists 3677:Live at the On Broadway 1982 3199:The Secondman's Middle Stand 2775:. In Robbins, Ira A. (ed.). 2287:"Double Nickels on the Dime" 2083:"ATP curated by Jeff Mangum" 1923:"The Minutemen: Men At Work" 1428: 908:Creedence Clearwater Revival 277: 7: 3251:Mike Watt and the Secondmen 2410:Weisbard, Eric (May 2001). 2175:Leland, John (April 1984). 2112:. Vol. 123, no. 1 1896:Our Band Could Be Your Life 1700:(USA: Little Brown, 2001). 1670: 1276:Yonder Mountain String Band 1248:Our Band Could Be Your Life 1084:cable television channels. 1044:Our Band Could Be Your Life 794:George Hurley and Mike Watt 787: 591:Their final concert was in 173:Mike Watt and the Secondmen 10: 4072: 3755:The Process of Weeding Out 3256:Mike Watt + The Missingmen 2926:Double Nickels on the Dime 2690:, Smog Veil Records, 2005. 2637:Mike Watt, liner notes of 2621:Mike Watt, liner notes of 2608:Mike Watt, liner notes of 2595:Mike Watt, liner notes of 2582:Mike Watt, liner notes of 2569:Mike Watt, liner notes of 1515:Double Nickels on the Dime 1484: 1452:Double Nickels on the Dime 1241:Double Nickels on the Dime 936:Double Nickels on the Dime 654: 548:Double Nickels on the Dime 272: 4056:American punk rock groups 3907: 3899:The Chuck Dukowski Sextet 3821: 3803: 3785: 3718: 3686: 3654: 3594: 3479: 3401: 3355: 3284: 3233: 3215: 3176: 3084: 3059: 3034: 3025:Introducing the Minutemen 2995: 2942: 2903: 2867: 2753:Rock and the Pop Narcotic 2545:"Episode 610 - Mike Watt" 1892:Azerrad, Michael (2001). 1818:"Contemplating Mike Watt" 1734:Guardian, August 17, 2009 1663:Introducing the Minutemen 949: 593:Charlotte, North Carolina 526:(1982). 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Mike Watt's Hoot Page 1239:of several lyrics from 1175:play one of Boon's old 1119:, and illustrations by 906:songs by bands such as 890:Minutemen were fans of 883:compared their "nimble 27:American punk rock band 4046:San Pedro, Los Angeles 3940:Total Access Recording 3307:The Jom and Terry Show 2639:Mr. Machinery Operator 1293:collaboration between 1179:guitars on the track. 1156:Mr. Machinery Operator 992: 816:All Tomorrow's Parties 595:on December 13, 1985. 320:that went by that name 54:Background information 3695:Everything Went Black 3409:Minutemen discography 3337:Jumpstarted Plowhards 3276:Il Sogno del Marinaio 3224:"Ring Spiel" Tour '95 2812:Mike Watt's Hoot Page 2788:Spiels of a Minuteman 2028:Mike Watt's Hoot Page 1873:on September 24, 2005 1710:Michael T. 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Index

The Minutemen (band)
The band posing and smiling
San Pedro
California
Hardcore punk
art punk
punk rock
post-punk
avant-garde
Minutemen discography
SST
New Alliance
Enigma
Dos
Firehose
Mike Watt and the Secondmen
Unknown Instructors
The Reactionaries
D. Boon
Mike Watt
George Hurley
Frank Tonche
punk rock
San Pedro, California
D. Boon
Mike Watt
George Hurley
EPs
California punk
hardcore punk

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