Minor Threat
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Minor Threat was hardcore punk band from Washington DC from the 1980s. Many other bands which played hardcore punk music in the United States were influenced by Minor Threat's music. Minor Threat's songs were usually short and fast. All of Minor Threat's records were released on the band's own Dischord Records label.
Minor Threat told their listeners not to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, which was called being "straight edge."
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[edit] History
Ian MacKaye, Jeff Nelson, bassist Brian Baker, and guitarist Lyle Preslar formed Minor Threat in 1980. Their first records were Minor Threat and In My Eyes in 1981. The group toured through the United States.
Their song "Straight Edge" had lyrics (words) that told people not to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, which was called being "straight edge." Another song called "Out of Step" tells listeners not to smoke tobacco.
Minor Threat broke up in 1983.
[edit] Albums
- Out of Step (1983)
[edit] Extended Play records
- Minor Threat (1981)
- In My Eyes (1981)
- Salad Days (1985)
