Written for the band by Henry Rollins, at the request of singer/guitarist D. Boon. Rollins' band Black Flag and the Minutemen had played local shows and toured together extensively since the inception of the latter group. The idea was conceived while Boon and Rollins assisting with the construction of a house for Regis Ginn, father of Black Flag guitarist Greg Ginn. According to Minutemen bassist Mike Watt, the song increased the lyrical diversity of their already eclectic 'Double Nickels On The Dime' album while showcasing to Rollins' early fans a different dime… read more
Written for the band by Henry Rollins, at the request of singer/guitarist D. Boon. Rollins' band Black Flag and the Minutemen had played local s… read more
Written for the band by Henry Rollins, at the request of singer/guitarist D. Boon. Rollins' band Black Flag and the Minutemen had played local shows and toured together extensively … read more
The Minutemen were a punk rock trio which formed in 1980 in San Pedro, California, United States. The band comprised guitarist/vocalist D Boon and his childhood friend, bassist/vocalist Mike Watt, along with a former high school classmate on drums, George Hurley. The group played funk influenced punk rock music in the early 1980s, never finding (or even seeking) much mainstream success but influencing many subsequent musicians. The group ended when Boon died in an automobile accident in Arizona in December 1985. Influences and Creativity They were influenced heavily by bands such as… read more
The Minutemen were a punk rock trio which formed in 1980 in San Pedro, California, United States. The band comprised guitarist/vocalist D Boon and his childhood friend, bassist/vocalist Mik…read more
The Minutemen were a punk rock trio which formed in 1980 in San Pedro, California, United States. The band comprised guitarist/vocalist D Boon and his childhood friend, bassist/vocalist Mike Watt, along with a former high school classm… read more
