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American drummer and graphic designer (born 1962) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jeff Nelson (born 1962 in South Africa) is an American musician, graphic designer, and record-label owner. He is best known as the drummer for the Washington, D.C. hardcore punk band Minor Threat.[1]
Jeff Nelson | |
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Born | 1962 (age 61–62) South Africa |
Genres | Hardcore punk |
Occupations | Musician, graphic designer |
Instruments | Drums |
Formerly of | Minor Threat |
Nelson met Ian MacKaye in high school and the two saw their first punk rock show, The Cramps, together.[2] Soon after, they formed their first band, The Slinkees.[2] After playing one show, a lineup change caused them to rename the band The Teen Idles.[2]
He also co-founded the independent record label Dischord Records along with MacKaye in 1980,[1] whose first record was the Teen Idles.[3] They continue to run Dischord together. The duo also comprised the projects Skewbald/Grand Union and Egg Hunt; both bands recorded only one single.
Nelson collects Jeep Wagoneers.[4]
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