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Glenn Branca (October 6, 1948 - May 13, 2018) was an American composer from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He studied performing arts at Emerson College in Boston and formed two bands after graduation: Theoretical Girls in 1977 with Jeffrey Lohn, and later, The Static. In the 1980s, he became known for his compositions for the Glenn Branca Ensemble, which included several symphonies. Branca's work centered around multiple heavily amplified guitars, supported by a rock-based rhythm section of drums and bass. In his later compositions, he incorporated additional instruments such as mallet guitar, keyboards, and occasionally a second drummer. His minimalist compositions often required unusual guitar tunings.

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