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The Teen Idles were a Hardcore Punk band that existed from September 1979 to November 1980. Jeff Nelson and Ian MacKaye formed the band as well as Dischord Records , revolutionizing the Washington DC music scene and setting the stage for the formation of Minor Threat and the inadvertent development of the Straight Edge movement. The Teen Idles were the first band on Dischord Records . Henry Rollins , then Garfield, was offered singing duties but rejected the offer and became a roadie instead.


MEMBERS

:Nathan Strejcek — vocals
:Geordie Grindle — guitar
: Ian MacKaye — bass and backing vocals
: Jeff Nelson — drums


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