Alec MacKaye

Alec MacKaye
Background information
Born (1965-09-11) September 11, 1965
GenresHardcore punk
OccupationsMusician, singer, writer, painter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1979-present
LabelDischord
Formerly of

Alec MacKaye (born September 11, 1965) is an American singer and musician best known as a member of the DC hardcore bands Untouchables and the Faith. In the mid-1990s Alec joined the band the Warmers as a vocalist and guitarist. He has also been a member of Ignition and Hammered Hulls. Mondo James Dean, an anthology of poetry and short-fiction edited by Richard Peabody and Lucinda Ebersole, was dedicated to MacKaye. In August 1985 he was briefly the vocalist of Bells Of, performing at the band's debut live show, but not continuing to their second.