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**Minutemen Bio:** The Minutemen were a band from San Pedro, California, formed in 1980 by childhood friends Dennes "D." Boon (vocals, guitar) and Mike Watt (bass, vocals) following the break-up of their previous band. Although technically considered a punk rock band, they frequently incorporated elements of funk and jazz into their songs and included classic rock covers in their records and live sets, notably covering artists such as The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and The Stooges, who were significant influences on Boon and Watt. Known for the brevity of their songs, the Minutemen avoided solos, choruses, breakdowns, and fade-outs. Boon was recognized for his very trebly guitar tone and believed in a "democratic" sound where all instruments were distinct and equally represented. Initially, Boon and Watt wanted to include Reactionaries drummer George Hurley when forming the Minutemen, but he joined another band after the Reactionaries disbanded. Instead, they recruited a local welder named Frank Tonche to play drums. The Minutemen played their first show with another band and developed a close relationship with them. Tonche left after the group's second show due to his dislike for punk audiences, leading Hurley to join the band. Although Boon sang the majority of the songs, all three members contributed to the songwriting. The band was prolific, releasing 4 LPs and 6 EPs

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