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Quote by Ian MacKaye

“It's so interesting that humanity has to be defined by emotional strife or something. I don't buy into that.”

Quote by Ian MacKaye

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Ian MacKaye, born on April 16, 1962, is a renowned American singer. He is the founding member of hardcore punk bands Minor Threat and Fugazi, and has had a profound impact on the post-punk and independent music scenes. more

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