Fugazi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fugazi
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Fugazi in concert in March 2002.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Genres | Alternative rock Post-hardcore |
| Years active | 1987–2002 |
| Labels | Dischord |
| Associated acts | Minor Threat, Rites of Spring |
| Past members | Ian MacKaye Guy Picciotto Joe Lally Brendan Canty |
Fugazi was an American alternative rock band. They started playing music together in 1987.
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About Fugazi's History
The band Fugazi formed in 1987 in Washington, D.C., USA. The members were Ian MacKaye, Guy Picciotto, Joe Lally, and Brendan Canty.
Before Fugazi, some of the members were already in other bands. Ian MacKaye, who was a singer and songwriter, had been in bands like Embrace and the well-known band Minor Threat. Guy Picciotto played guitar and was in a punk and emo band called Rites of Spring. Brendan Canty, who played drums, was also in Rites of Spring. For Joe Lally, playing bass in Fugazi was his first big band.
Fugazi's Music Style
Fugazi is known for their strong and unique sound. It's hard to put their music into just one category because they mix many different styles. The band wanted to sound different from other groups they knew.
Ian MacKaye and Guy Picciotto also had different ways of singing and writing songs. MacKaye liked to write songs that people could easily sing along to. Picciotto preferred to create more complex songs with many layers.
What Fugazi is Doing Today
Fugazi has not officially broken up. However, they haven't played any concerts since late 2002. This is because some of the band members decided to spend more time with their families.
Fugazi's Albums
Fugazi released several albums during their time together:
- 13 Songs (1989) - This album is a collection of songs from the band's first two shorter recordings, called EPs.
- Repeater (1990)
- Steady Diet of Nothing (1991)
- In on the Kill Taker (1993)
- Red Medicine (1995)
- End Hits (1998)
- The Argument (2001)
Images for kids
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Ian MacKaye performing with Fugazi in Manchester, England, on October 30, 2002.
See also
In Spanish: Fugazi para niños
