Fugazi
Sign in to saveFugazi (; ) is an American post-hardcore band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1986. The band consists of guitarists and vocalists Ian MacKaye and Guy Picciotto, bassist Joe Lally, and drummer Brendan Canty. They were noted for their style-transcending music, DIY ethical stance, manner of business practice, and contempt for the music industry.
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- Fugazi performing at Emo's in 2002; left to right: Ian MacKaye, Brendan Canty and Guy Picciotto (not pictured: Joe Lally)
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- Washington, D.C., U.S.
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- 1986–2003
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- Ian MacKaye Joe Lally Brendan Canty Guy Picciotto
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- Colin Sears
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Encyclopedic overview
23 sectionsContents
- History
- Formation and early years (1986–1989)
- ''Fugazi EP'' & ''Margin Walker'' – ''13 Songs'' (1988–1989)
- ''Repeater'' and ''Steady Diet of Nothing'' (1990–1992)
- ''In on the Kill Taker'' and ''Red Medicine'' (1993–1996)
- ''End Hits'' and ''The Argument'' (1997–2002)
- Indefinite hiatus and reunion rumours (2003–present)
- Side projects and related work
- Live performances
- Musical style and influences
- Ideology and views
- Influence and legacy
- Members
- Final lineup
- Former members
- Touring musicians
- Timeline
- Discography
- See also
- Note
- References
- Sources
- External links
Fugazi (; ) is an American post-hardcore band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1986. The band consists of guitarists and vocalists Ian MacKaye and Guy Picciotto, bassist Joe Lally, and drummer Brendan Canty. They were noted for their style-transcending music, DIY ethical stance, manner of business practice, and contempt for the music industry.
Fugazi performed numerous worldwide tours and produced six studio albums, a film, and a comprehensive live series, gaining the band critical acclaim and success around the world. Highly influential on punk and alternative music, the band has been on an indefinite hiatus since 2003.
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