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Minor Threat
Minor Threat were a pioneering American hardcore punk band formed in Washington,
D.C., in 1980. Known for their aggressive sound, raw energy, and straight-edge
ethos, the band played a key role in shaping the hardcore punk scene of the
1980s and beyond. Their lineup included Ian MacKaye on vocals, Lyle Preslar on
guitar, Brian Baker on bass (later switching to guitar), and Jeff Nelson on
drums, with Steve Hansgen joining as bassist in 1982. The band released a brief
but highly influential discography, primarily through Dischord Records, the
independent label co-founded by Ian Mac...
