Fugazi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fugazi
Fugazi in concert in March 2002.
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 were an American alternative rock band that became active in 1987.

History

Singer and songwriter Ian MacKaye had been in two bands before he joined Fugazi. These bands were Embrace, a band that existed from 1985-86, and the more well-known Minor Threat. Guy Picciotto, who played guitar, was in famous punk/emo band Rites of Spring from 1984-86. Brendan Canty, who played drums, was also in Rites of Spring. For Joe Lally, it was his first major band.

Style of music

Fugazi are known for their aggressive, "chunky" music. It is difficult to call them one genre of music, as they play many different musical styles. The band wanted to sound different to other bands they knew and had been in. MacKaye and Picciotto also have different styles of singing and songwriting. MacKaye prefers songs that people can sing along to, whereas Picciotto prefers more complex songs.

Today

Fugazi have not officially split up. However, they have not played since late 2002. This is because some of the band members have settled down with their families.

Albums

• 13 Songs (1989) - A collection of songs from the band's first two 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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  McKaye performing with Fugazi at the Academy 1 in Manchester England on October 30, 2002

See also

In Spanish: Fugazi para niños