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Minort Threat formed in 1980 with Ian Mackye, Jeff Nelson, Brian Baker, and Lyle Preslar, from the ashes of
former D.C. Punk band Teen Idles, and after a solid amount of gigs they released their first E.P., "Minor Threat",
which became a regional succes. The follow up "In my Eyes" and shared almost equal succes. During this time
they began to be coined "Straight Edge" for their song with the same title, and are considered the forrunners of
the "Straight Edge" scene. After "In my Eyes" was released ", Lyle Preslar left for college and Minor Threat
recruited Steve Hansgen as bassist. Lyle ...read more
Minort Threat formed in 1980 with Ian Mackye, Jeff Nelson, Brian Baker, and Lyle Preslar, from the ashes of
former D.C. Punk band Teen Idles, and after a solid amount of gigs they released their first E.P., "Minor Threat",
which became a regional succes. The follow up "In my Eyes" and shared almost equal succes. During this time
they began to be coined "Straight Edge" for their song with the same title, and are considered the forrunners of
the "Straight Edge" scene. After "In my Eyes" was released ", Lyle Preslar left for college and Minor Threat
recruited Steve Hansgen as bassist. Lyle returned, Brian Baker switched over to second guitar and they recorded
the LP "Out of Step". After releaseing their final EP "Salad Days" the band called it quits. They are forever
remembered to have kicked ass. « hide |
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