Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | April 16, 1962 |
Birth Place | Washington, DC |
Age | 61 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Net worth: $25 million (2024)
About
Famous for fronting the Washington D.C.-based punk bands Fugazi, Minor Threat, The Teen Idles, and Embrace, he is also notable for his work with the indie rock group The Evens.
Before Fame
In his early years, he formed a band called The Slinkees and performed a number titled "I Drink Milk."
Trivia
His 1981 song "Straight Edge" expresses a clean living philosophy that stands in stark contrast to the drug-heavy lifestyles of many of his fellow musicians.
Family Life
He and his musician brother, Alec MacKaye, grew up in Washington D.C. as the sons of a Washington Post journalist. In 2008, Ian MacKaye welcomed his first child with singer and drummer Amy Farina.
Associated With
A music producer as well as a punk vocalist, MacKaye produced solo work by Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante.