Anton Fier
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John Anton Fier III was an American drummer, producer, composer, and bandleader. He led The Golden Palominos, an experimental rock group active from 1981 to 2010.
Fier in 2011
Swans (band)
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Swans are an American experimental rock band formed in 1981 by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. One of the few acts to emerge from the New York City–based no wave scene and s
Anton Fier
…of musicians Fier was working with at the moment. In the mid 1980s, he was briefly a member of Richard Hell and the Voidoids. He was also a member of Swans, appearing on their 1991 album, White Light from the Mouth of Infinity. Fier collaborated extensively with Bill Laswell, Arto Lindsay, and Rhys Chatham…
Swans performing live in Warsaw in December 2010. From left to right: Kristof Hahn on lap steel, Michael Gira on guitar, Thor Harris on percussion, Chris Pravdica on bass guitar, and Norman Westberg on guitar. Phil Puleo is seated behind the drum kit.
The band was formed and has been led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira, here shown performing in Kansas City, Missouri in September 2012.
Gira performing with Swans at OFF Festival 2012
Gira performing with Swans at Stylus, University of Leeds in April 2013