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My Take
Ian MacKaye is, for me, less a musician than a moral compass for independent culture. From Minor Threat to Fugazi to running Dischord Records on his own terms for over four decades, he has consistently chosen principle over profit, famously keeping ticket and record prices fair when he could have cashed in. I find that integrity genuinely rare and inspiring. He never chased trends or sold out to a major label, anchoring everything to Washington, D.C. In an industry built on hype, a stubborn, uncompromising artist who actually lives his values deserves the deepest respect, and he has mine.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ian MacKaye
- Name (Japanese)
- イアン・マッケイ
- Reading
- いあん・まっけい
- Born
- April 16, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Jackson-Reed High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ian MacKaye born?
Born April 16, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Ian MacKaye from?
Ian MacKaye is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Ian MacKaye do?
Ian MacKaye works as guitarist, singer, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.