Alec MacKaye

Alec MacKaye
Background information
Born (1965-09-11) September 11, 1965 (age 59)
GenresHardcore punk
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, writer, painter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1979-present
LabelsDischord
Formerly of

Alec MacKaye (born September 11, 1965) is an American singer and musician best known as a member of the DC hardcore bands Untouchables and the Faith.[1][2] In the mid-1990s Alec joined the band the Warmers as a vocalist and guitarist. He has also been a member of Ignition and Hammered Hulls. Mondo James Dean, an anthology of poetry and short-fiction edited by Richard Peabody and Lucinda Ebersole, was dedicated to MacKaye.[3]

Personal life

MacKaye is the younger brother of Minor Threat & Fugazi singer and guitarist Ian MacKaye. His sister-in-law, Amy Farina was a member of The Warmers with Alec years prior to marrying his brother.[4] He is shown on the cover of Minor Threat's self-titled EP, Minor Threat, and later the Complete Discography. He is also featured on the cover of the Teen Idles' Minor Disturbance EP.

Filmography

Alec was interviewed in the documentary film Salad Days.

References

  1. ^ Andersen, Mark, & Jenkins, Mark (2003). Dance of Days: Two Decades of Punk in the Nation's Capital. Akashic Books. p. 44. ISBN 1-888451-44-0.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Cogan, Brian (2008). The Encyclopedia of Punk. Sterling. p. 103. ISBN 978-1-4027-5960-4.
  3. ^ Peabody, Richard (1996). Mondo James Dean: A Collection of Stories and Poems About James Dean. New York: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-14121-1.
  4. ^ Cogan, Brian (2008). The Encyclopedia of Punk. Sterling. p. 177. ISBN 978-1-4027-5960-4.


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