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Minor Threat was an American hardcore punk band that formed in Washington
DC in 1980 and disbanded in 1983. While Minor Threat was short-lived, it
had a strong influence on the hardcore punk music scene in the United
States. Minor Threat's song "Straight Edge" was the basis for the straight
edge movement, and the band often professed their own "straight edge"
ideals. Hargus, Billy Bob "[LINK:
http://www.furious.com/PERFECT/fugazi.html] [1] Ian MacKaye Interview"
Perfect Sound Forever'. Retrieved on June 09, 2007. Critics have called
Minor Threat's music "iconic,"Raggett, Ned. "[LINK:
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3hvsa93gb23a] Out of Step"
All Music Guide. Retrieved on January 06, 2006. and have noted that their
"groundbreaking" music "has held up better than [LINK: that] of most of
their contemporaries."Erlewine, Stephen Thomas "
Complete Discography
First Demo Tape
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