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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1962 (age 61–62) South Africa |
| Genres | Hardcore punk |
| Occupations | Musician, graphic designer |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Formerly of | Minor Threat |
Biography
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]
Discography
Minor Threat
Original material
- Minor Threat (EP, 1981)
- In My Eyes (EP, 1981)
- Out of Step (studio album, 1983)
- Salad Days (EP, 1985)
Compilation albums
- Minor Threat (1984)
- Complete Discography (1989)
- First Demo Tape (2003)
Compilation appearances
- Flex Your Head (1982) – "Stand Up", "12XU"
- Dischord 1981: The Year in Seven Inches (1995) contains the first two EPs
- 20 Years of Dischord (2002) – "Screaming at a Wall", "Straight Edge" (live), "Understand", "Asshole Dub"
References
Bibliography
- Blush, Steven; Petros, George (2001). George Petros (ed.). American Hardcore: A Tribal History. Feral House. ISBN 978-0-922915-71-2.
- Cogan, Brian; Spheeris, Penelope (2008). The Encyclopedia of Punk. Sterling. ISBN 978-1-4027-5960-4.