Real name: Michael Rolfe Gira

Effective period / Period of releases: 1995 - 2016

American musician, producer, composer, author, and artist, born 19 February 1954 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

He became known via his band Swans. In 1990 he founded Young God Records which released Swans music and other projects. He also produced or co-produced nearly all releases on the label. Besides Swans and Young God Records he has had several other bands and solo projects.

Siobhan Duffy is his ex-wife. He is married to Jennifer Gira.