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Minutemen

Musical Group
Forfans of punk, post-punk, diy/indie rock and 1980s underground music
6 Reviews 14 Definitions 21 Charts
Alternative Indie Rock Post-Hardcore

The Profile

Minutemen were a three-piece band from San Pedro, California (D. Boon, Mike Watt, George Hurley), active from 1980 until 1985. They blended punk, funk and other genres into short, intense songs and are closely associated with SST Records. The group ended after D. Boon's death in December 1985.

Trio formed in San Pedro in 1980. Core members: D. Boon (guitar/vocals), Mike Watt (bass) and George Hurley (drums). Associated with SST Records and the DIY ethos; famous motto "we jam econo". D. Boon died in a van crash in December 1985; the band did not continue after his death.

DeBaser reviews present the Minutemen as an influential San Pedro trio (1980–1985) who fused punk, funk and jazz into short, intense songs. Double Nickels On The Dime is repeatedly hailed as a masterpiece. Reviewers emphasize the band's DIY ethic, SST affiliation and the tragic end after D. Boon's death. The coverage is admiring, often playful and ironic.

Notable Quotes

❝ "Punk is whatever we make it to be"
❝ "I got it! We'll have them write hit songs!"
❝ "we jam econo"
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