Formed in the mid-1970s, The Minutemen are seen as one of the most influential
punk bands of all-time, pioneering the genre with their eclectic sound
incorporating the genre with the likes of free jazz, politically infused
lyricism and funk creating an incredibly interesting back catalogue which
continues to stand the test of time.
Frontman and guitarist D. Boon and bassist Mike Watt met in high school and
began performing covers of '70s rock standards. They discovered punk rock upon
graduating and forming their first band, The Reactionaries, in 1980, alongside
drummer Frank...