- Minimal man
Infobox musical artist
Name = Minimal Man
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Background = group_or_band
Origin =San Francisco ,CA ,USA
Genre =industrial music
experimental,gothic rock
Years_active = 1979–1988
Label =Subterranean Records
URL = [http://www.myspace.com/minimalmanpatrickmiller Myspace fan page]Minimal Man was an industrial and
experimental rock project formed in 1979 inSan Francisco ,California . The group was founded and led by Patrick Miller, a visual and sound artist who moved to San Francisco in the late 70's. The band often changed members featuring at different times members of bands such asTuxedomoon ,Factrix and others active in the then thriving San Francisco experimentalpost punk and industrial scenes.Minimal Man remained active in San Francisco recording on the
Subterranean Records label till the mid 80's after which Patrick Miller relocated to Europe, often working with compatriotsTuxedomoon who had made a similar move previously.The Minimal Man output ceased after the 80's, and Patrick Miller returned to Los Angeles where he worked as a set dresser.
Patrick Miller regrettably passed away in Eagle Rock, California on 14 December, 2003.
Discography
*"He Who Falls (7")" (Subterranean Records, 1980)
*"The Shroud Of (LP")(Subterranean Records, 1981)
*"Two Little Skeletons / Tired Death (7")" (Subterranean Records, 1983)
*"Safari (LP)" (CD Presents, 1984)
*"Sex Teacher (12")" (1985)
*"Sex With God (LP)" (Dossier, 1985)
*"Slave Lullabyes (LP)" (1986)
*"Mock Honeymoon (12")" (1987)
*"Hunger Is All She Has Ever Known (LP)" (1988)
*"Pure (LP)" (1988)External links
* [http://undergroundmusiclibrary.blogspot.com/2006/08/minimal-man.html Underground Music Library Article on Minimal Man / Patrick Miller]
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9903E4DC1131F93BA35752C0A9629C8B63 NY Times Article on Patrick Miller]
* [http://www.myspace.com/minimalmanpatrickmiller Myspace fan page]
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