Minutemen's Spirit Lives On After 40 Years

Forty years ago, D. Boon, the iconic singer and guitarist for the punk band Minutemen, tragically passed away. His final resting place is Green Hills Memorial Park, but his vibrant spirit continues to influence his former bandmates. Mike Watt and George Hurley, the surviving members of Minutemen, recently convened at Casa Hanzo, a small recording studio, to continue their musical journey. They were actively engaged in writing and recording new material, channeling their signature sound.

During these sessions, Watt and Hurley, now in their late sixties, summoned the familiar rhythms and energy of Minutemen's music. Watt expressed the deep, lingering sorrow over Boon's death, which occurred on a highway east of Quartzite, Arizona. He acknowledged Boon's eternal youthfulness in memory, contrasting it with their own advancing years. The creative process serves as a powerful testament to their enduring bond and the indelible legacy of D. Boon.