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Michael Gira was the founder and co-leader of the now defunct band, Swans. He is a musician, singer-songwriter, author and artist. He is also the founder of Young God Records.
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Fast Facts:
- Real Name: Michael Rolfe Gira
- Born: 1954
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
- Years Active: 1985-Present
- Record Label: Young God Records
- He was arrested for selling drugs in Israel when he was a teenager
- The song "Inner Female" is a study of Francis Bacon
- Gira is known to use a Guild electro acoustic guitar, and a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus Guitar Amplifier
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Music Career
Gira joined the band [Little Cripple while attending art school but later moved to New York City and joined the band Circus Mort.In 1982, Gira formed the band Swans and although the band was not a commercial success, the group had many devoted fans and received notice from the critics. Gira disbanded the Swans in 1997 after becoming frustrated with the record companies.
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Post Swans
After the break up of the Swans, Gira released a solo album and went on to form the band, The Angels of Light. He also experimented with music in what he called the "The Body Lovers Project." -
The Writer
Gira wrote a collection of short stories in 1995 called "The Consumer" which is divided into two parts: "The Consumer" and "Several Traps, Some Weaknesses". The stories contain disturbing images and scenes. -
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@Yousepe a mí, el scroll me funciona cuando quiere. Parece que estoy haciendo el paso se Michael Jackson. Gira, pero no se mueve jejje
@Ayoras78 | November 11, 2009 09:19 PM -
No puedo creer que Luisana Lopilato este con Michael Buble y encima el flaco la invite a irse de gira con él.
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@samirsaba en 1987 cuando Michael Jackson la contrató para que le acompañara en su gira "Bad World Tour", como corista.
@elritmo | November 11, 2009 06:38 PM -
listening to "Ben Frost - We Love You Michael Gira" ♫ http://blip.fm/~g6od8
@sybillap | November 11, 2009 01:18 PM -
Michael Gira / James jackson Toth @ Issue Project Room Brooklyn... http://tinyurl.com/y9o2y78
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View All Michael Gira Questions (572) | Ask a QuestionIn Lost Season four, Michael can not die. Weapons malfunction around Michael and he recovers from any injury? (1 Answer)Because the island isn't done with him. Remember when he tries to kill himself in the alley and suddenly Tom appears? Tom tells him to go ahead and try, but ... read moreAre Michael Lombardi and Vince Lombardi related? (1 Answer)If they are related it is not a direct relation as Vince's kids are named Vince Jr. and Susan.And Michael doesn't mention any relation his website read moreHow did Michael Jackson impact music? (1 Answer)He was popular all over the world. Most of the people here in India, remembered him today hearing about his death and mourned. I have studied an interesting info about ... read more
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