Minutemen
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1980 in San Pedro, California, United States
- Active: 1980 - 1985
Biography
The Minutemen were an influential American punk rock band from San Pedro, California (1980–1985), known for their "jamming econo" (thriftiness) philosophy, merging hardcore punk with funk, jazz, and folk. Comprised of D. Boon (guitar/vocals), Mike Watt (bass/vocals), and George Hurley (drums), they were highly prolific and celebrated for their short, complex songs and DIY ethos.
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Minutemen Discography
- Paranoid Time (1980) - EP - rated 3.65/5
- The Punch Line (1981) - Album - rated 3.86/5
- Joy (1981) - EP - rated 3.57/5
- Bean-Spill E.P. (1982) - EP - rated 3.43/5
- Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat (1983) - EP - rated 3.94/5
- What Makes a Man Start Fires? (1983) - Album - rated 3.97/5
- Double Nickels on the Dime (1984) - Album - rated 4.53/5
- The Politics of Time (1984) - Compilation - rated 3.06/5
- 3-Way Tie (For Last) (1985) - Album - rated 3.19/5
- Project: Mersh (1985) - EP - rated 3.48/5
- Ballot Result (1986) - Compilation - rated 3.75/5
- Introducing the Minutemen (1998) - Compilation
Members
- D. Boon - guitar, vocals (1980–1985)
- Mike Watt - bass, vocals (1980–1985)
- George Hurley - drums (1980–1985)