person

Glenn Branca

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1948-10-06

Place of Birth

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Glenn Branca

Biography

Glenn Branca (born October 6, 1948 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an American avant-garde composer and guitarist known for his use of volume,alternative guitar tunings, repetition, droning, and the harmonic series. In 2008 he was awarded an unrestricted grant from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts.

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Punk: Attitude

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Kill Your Idols

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Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth

Jan 01, 2000

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I Need That Record!

May 03, 2008

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No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York

Jul 03, 2009

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Kill Your Idols: More.

Aug 11, 2006

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Branca Ensemble: Symphony Nos. 8 & 10 – Live at The Kitchen

Jan 01, 2003

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Put More Blood Into the Music

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135 Grand Street New York 1979

Dec 31, 2009