Glenn Branca
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Glenn Branca was an American avant-garde composer, guitarist, and luthier. Known for his use of volume, alternative guitar tunings, repetition, droning, and the harmonic series, he was a driving force
Branca performing at Hallwalls (circa 1980)
The Static, Theoretical Record (1979) produced by Dan Graham
One of the many custom instruments created by Branca
The Glenn Branca Ensemble performing Symphony No. 4 Physics in Europe 1983. Featuring some of the custom made instruments
Sonic Youth
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Sonic Youth was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1981. Founding members Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo remained together for the entire history of the band, while drummer S
Glenn Branca
…Branca 1979). In 1982, Branca launched his own record label, Neutral Records, releasing Y Pants' LP and the first few records by New York noise rockers Sonic Youth. In 1978, Branca participated in the inception of the No Wave movement by participating twice in a five night no wave music festival at Artists Space…
Sonic Youth in a publicity photo issued by SST to promote their fourth album, Sister (1987). Left to right: Shelley, Ranaldo, Moore, Gordon.
Sonic Youth performing in Copenhagen in 2000
Jim O'Rourke performing with Sonic Youth in 2004. O'Rourke was an official fifth member of the band from 1999 to 2005.
Sonic 1991