D. Boon
American guitarist and singer (1958–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dennes Dale Boon (April 1, 1958 – December 22, 1985), also known as D. Boon, was an American musician, best known as the guitarist, singer and songwriter of the punk rock trio Minutemen (formed by previous members of The Reactionaries).
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Birth name | Dennes Dale Boon |
Born | (1958-04-01)April 1, 1958 San Pedro, California, U.S. |
Died | December 22, 1985(1985-12-22) (aged 27) Centennial, Arizona, U.S. |
Genres | Punk rock, alternative rock |
Occupations | Musician |
Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1978–1985 |
Labels | SST, New Alliance |
He was born on April 1, 1958, in San Pedro, California, and formed Minutemen in 1980 with bassist Mike Watt and drummer George Hurley. Minutemen were known for their politically-charged lyrics and energetic, fast-paced music, and they released several influential records during their career.
Boon died in an automobile accident on December 22, 1985, at the age of 27. Despite his early death, Boon's contributions to punk rock and independent music have been widely recognized. He is remembered as an important figure in the history of these genres.