Michael Gira

Founder of Swans, avant-garde musician

Michael Gira is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the experimental rock band Swans. Born in 1959 in New York City, Gira began his music career in the 1980s, forming Swans with his brother Norman Gira. The band's early work was characterized by its intense and abrasive sound, but over the years, they have explored a wide range of styles, incl...