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Angus MacLise

From: Bridgeport, United States
Active: 1938–1979
Releases: 14

About

Angus William MacLise (March 14, 1938 – June 21, 1979) was an American percussionist, composer, poet, occultist and calligrapher, known as the first drummer for the Velvet Underground who abruptly quit due to disagreements with the band playing their first paid show.

From Angus MacLise on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Member of

The Velvet Underground 1965–1965 drums (drum set), percussion
The Theatre of Eternal Music now
Universal Mutant Repertory now
The Joyous Lake now drums (drum set)

Discography

Albums 12

Singles 1

Trance 1987

Compilations 1

Angus MacLise 1997

Links

Reference

Married

Hetty MacLise now

Also known as

Angus William MacLise

Identifiers

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ISNI: 0000000055529199

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