Fugazi
Biography
If history is kind to Fugazi, their records won't be overshadowed by their reputation and methods of operation. Instead of being known for their community activism, five-dollar shows, ten-dollar CDs, resistance to mainstream outlets, and the laughably fictitious folklore surrounding their lifestyle, they will instead be identified as setting a high bar for artistic excellence that is frequently aimed for but seldom achieved with great frequency. During their existence, the four-piece created some of the most intelligent, invigorating, and undeniably musical post-hardcore rock & roll. Along with their stridently underground ethics -- which were more out of pragmatism and modesty than anything else -- they gained an extremely loyal and numerous global following. To many, Fugazi meant as much to them as Bob Dylan did to their parents. Somewhat better to look at, perhaps, and certainly more accessible, but just as commanding of attention and adoration. More than anything, Fugazi inspired; they showed that art can prevail over commerce.
Drummer Brendan Canty, bassist Joe Lally, and guitarists/vocalists Ian MacKaye, and Guy Picciotto formed Fugazi in 1987. Initially a trio, Picciotto was added to the lineup after the band's first live shows.
Selected Discography
Great band. I respect their anti-commerc i a l stance and remaining true to their music.
However the flip side is someone like Moby who capitalizes on commercial sales of his music but then uses the profits to put back into causes that he personally values. Kind of using the system against itself. Two approaches.. . . . s a m e result. Makes you think! |
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must be hard to be good all the time but you can say you're a vegan and eat meat sometimies say you don't do drugs or drink but do drink sometimes and plus straight edge's brand of fascisim isn't all that attractive and this is their house band. enuff said.
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not what I expected of course it was a song from one of the last albums, pretty random, but pretty good, expected different
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I grew up on Fugazi and can't imagine that time of my life without them. I wish i knew how many times I've listened to their songs.....th e y never got old. That's the sign to me that their music is here to stay whether you grew up on them or start listening to them now. I only saw them play once and it was such a kick-a** show....made me sad I didn't live somewhere where I could have seen them play more. Long Live FUGAZI!
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Every time these guys come on, I'm like "damn it - I wish I would have come out from under my rock more and expanded my horizons a little. These guys are awesome, and they've come and gone already. I missed the boat." So now I'll have to just pick up a few of their cds and pretend.
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It's ok to keep liking a band after their time had come and gone, but they kept making sucky music. I understand.
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Fugazi - One of the best bands in the last 25 years. What more can I say. It makes me sad to think It has been like 7 years since I saw them play.
P.S. - check out Ataxia with Lally and John Frusciante, they are great. |
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Greatest band ever. Every song is a symphony, they were so far ahead of their time even still. I miss them so much. I wish more bands had the morals and principles they did. Contrary to the person below me they only sucked when got a little militant at shows with the anti-dancing monologues.
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The sucked big time after Repeater. Well, okay, Kill Taker was ok, I guess.
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I couldn't agree more. Fugazi is amazing at times. Definitely an incredible live show. I give my left nut to see them again.
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THEY COULDOF BEEN HUGE IF THEY DIDNT HAVE PRINCIPLES THANK GOD THEY DID GREAT BAND LIVE ONE OF THE BEST
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