Ian MacKaye

American musician

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Fugazi

  • Fugazi
    In Fugazi

    …3, 1963, Rockville, Maryland), vocalist-guitarist Ian MacKaye (b. April 16, 1962, Washington, D.C.), and vocalist-guitarist Guy Picciotto (b. September 17, 1965, Washington, D.C.).

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straight edge

  • straight edge
    In straight edge

    …time, Minor Threat front man Ian MacKaye was decidedly sober and was frustrated with the scene’s reliance on recreational drugs and alcohol. The lyrics of “Straight Edge” reflected these frustrations, and young fans who identified with MacKaye’s words adopted the phrase as an identifier. Another Minor Threat song titled “Out…

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