Alex Minoff
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Alex Minoff is an American musician from Pennsylvania who is known for his work with the groups Golden, Weird War, and Extra-Golden.
Though coming from an independent (or "underground") rock 'n' roll tradition, Minoff plays Kenyan "Benga" music with the combo Extra-Golden which includes a drummer and singer-guitarist from Kenya. Such blending of international styles is a trademark of Minoff's compositions.
He is typically a guitarist/singer but he is credited as playing drums on the Weird War record, "If You Can't Beat 'Em, Bite 'Em".
He also played as a session man and/or collaborationist with other previously established groups, such as The Make-Up (on the lp/cd Untouchable Sound), Ted Leo, Royal Trux, and Six Finger Satellite. He also is featured in a group called Mistle-Tones who compose holiday music.
Minoff often plays a Firebird guitar.
[edit] Golden Discography
- Apollo Stars National Records 2002
- Golden Summer Slowdime Records 2000
- Super GOLDEN Original Movement Slowdime Records 1999
- Here comes the Golden Fuzz Slowdime Records 1997
[edit] Weird War Discography
- I Suck On That Emotion released on Drag City Records 2003
- AK-47 7" Single released on Drag City Records 2004
- If You Can't Beat 'Em, Bite 'Em LP/CD released on Drag City Records 2004
- Illuminated By The Light released on Drag City Records 2005
[edit] Extra-Golden Discography
- Oyot-Oyot System LP/CD released on Thrill Jockey Records (2006)
