Alec MacKaye
American singer and musician (born 1965)
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Alec MacKaye (born September 11, 1965) is an American singer and musician best known as a member of the DC hardcore bands Untouchables and the Faith.[1][2] In the mid-1990s Alec joined the band the Warmers as a vocalist and guitarist. He has also been a member of Ignition and Hammered Hulls. Mondo James Dean, an anthology of poetry and short-fiction edited by Richard Peabody and Lucinda Ebersole, was dedicated to MacKaye.[3] In August 1985 he was briefly the vocalist of Bells Of, performing at the band's debut live show, but not continuing to their second.[4]
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 11, 1965 |
| Genres | Hardcore punk |
| Occupations | Musician, singer, writer, painter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1979-present |
| Label | Dischord |
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Personal life
MacKaye is the younger brother of Minor Threat & Fugazi singer and guitarist Ian MacKaye. His sister-in-law, Amy Farina was a member of The Warmers with Alec years prior to marrying his brother.[5] He is shown on the cover of Minor Threat's self-titled EP, Minor Threat, and later the Complete Discography. He is also featured on the cover of the Teen Idles' Minor Disturbance EP.
Filmography
Alec was interviewed in the documentary film Salad Days.
