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Swans

Band, 1982-1997 US, New York City
Rock

Swans (/swɒnz/) is an American experimental rock band originally active from 1982 to 1997, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. The band was one of the few groups to emerge from the early 1980s New York no wave scene and stay intact into the next decade. Formed by Gira in 1982, Swans employed a shifting lineup of musicians until their dissolution in 1997. Besides Gira, the only other constant members were keyboardist/vocalist/songwriter Jarboe from 1984 to 1997, and semi-constant guitarist Norman Westberg. The band became known for its experimental instrumentation and repetitive song structures. In 2010, Gira reformed Swans without Jarboe.

Members

	Thurston Moore g, voc *1958 US
	Roli Mosimann dr, perc *1956 CH
	Anton Fier dr, perc *1956 US
	Ted Parsons dr, perc US
	Jarboe voc, key US
	Michael Gira voc, acg *1954 US
	Algis A. Kizys b, eb
	William Rieflin dr *1960 US
	Jonathan Kane dr, perc *1956 US
	Lary Seven eg, b
	Phil Puleo dr, perc US
	Norman Westberg eg, voc
	Clinton Steele eg, acg, g
	Larry Mullins vib, perc, dr *1966 US
	Vinnie Signorelli dr
	Chris Pravdica voc, eb
	Bill Bronson b, eb
	Sue Hanel
	Thor Harris *1965 US
	Paul Wallfisch p, org *1964 CH
	Jenny Wade b, eb
	Kristof Hahn eg, stg
	Jason Asnes b, voc
	Virgil Moorefield dr *1956 US
	Dan Braun b, voc, g
	Harry Crosby b GB
	Daniel Galli-Duani
	Bob Pezzola g
	Ivan Nahem voc, dr US
	Ronaldo Gonzalez dr, p
	Mark Pankler