Real name: Ian Thomas Garner MacKaye

American musician, label owner and producer. Punk rock icon who has fronted a number of highly influential bands in the DC punk scene, including Minor Threat, Embrace (2) and Fugazi, and who co-founded Dischord Records (with Jeff Nelson). Also plays guitar.

Born April 16, 1962 in Washington, D.C. He is the brother of Alec MacKaye and has a child with Amy Farina.

Note: Do not confuse with Ian McKay, U.K. recording engineer.