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Born on April 1, 1958 in San Pedro, California, United States, D. Boon was a songwriter, guitarist and singer-songwriter. D. Boon died on December 22, 1985 at the age of 27. Schooling on record includes San Pedro High School. Credited works include Orpheline et vaisselier.
My Take
D. Boon is one of those artists whose brevity makes him burn brighter in memory. As the guitarist and voice of the Minutemen, he fused punk's raw energy with genuine intelligence, weaving politics and poetry into songs that never felt preachy. What I admire most is how his working-class San Pedro roots gave the music an honesty you can't fake. Losing him at 27 in 1985 robbed us of decades of work, yet every track he left feels dense and alive. I think of him as proof that influence isn't measured in years but in how deeply you mark the people who keep listening.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- D. Boon
- Name (Japanese)
- D・ブーン
- Reading
- D・ぶーん
- Born
- April 1, 1958 – December 22, 1985
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
- Origin
- San Pedro, California, United States
- Occupation
- songwriter / guitarist / singer-songwriter
2. Background
- High school
- San Pedro High School
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Orpheline et vaisselier | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D.%20Boon
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q744528
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was D. Boon born?
Born April 1, 1958.
When did D. Boon die?
Died December 22, 1985, aged 27.
Where was D. Boon from?
D. Boon was from San Pedro, California, United States.
What did D. Boon do?
D. Boon worked as songwriter, guitarist, singer-songwriter.
What was D. Boon known for?
Notable works include Orpheline et vaisselier.
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