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Minor Threat formed in November of 1980. They consisted of four members: Ian MacKaye on vocals, Brian Baker on
bass, Lyle Preslar on guitar and Jeff Nelson on drums. On the album "Out of Step", Steve Hansgen played bass and Brian
Baker played guitar. In September 1981, Minor Threat broke up when Lyle decided to go to college. During this time,
Ian and Jeff started a new band called Skewbald/Grand Union, who also kicked ass. This band broke up when Minor Threat reformed in April
1982. Minor Threat broke up for good in 1983. Minor Threat also changed the world with the Straight Edge movement which
has affected thousands of kids all over the world. They are also the band that got me into hardcore punk.
