Swans is an American experimental rock band formed in 1982 by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. One of few acts to emerge from the New York City-based no wave scene and stay intact into the next decade, Swans have become recognized for an ever-changing sound, exploring genres such as noise rock, post-punk, industrial and post-rock. Initially, their music was known for its sonic brutality and misanthropic lyrics. Following the addition of singer, songwriter and keyboardist Jarboe in 1986, Swans began to incorporate melody and intricacy into their music. Jarboe remained the band's only constant member except Gira and semi-constant guitarist Norman Westberg until their dissolution in 1997.



Current

Michael Gira – guitar, vocals (1982–1997, 2010–present)

Kristof Hahn (also known as Christoph Hahn) – guitar, lap steel guitar (1988–1991, 2010–2017, 2019–present)

Thor Harris – drums, percussion, vibraphone, hammered dulcimer, keyboards (2010–2016, 2017, 2019–present)

Christopher Pravdica – bass guitar (2010–2017, 2019–present)

Phil Puleo – drums, percussion, dulcimer (1995–1997, 2010–2017, 2019–present)

Paul Wallfisch – keyboards (2016–2017, 2019–present)

Norman Westberg – guitar, vocals (1983–1995, 2010–2017, 2019–present)

Larry Mullins – drums, Mellotron, percussion, vibes, vocals (1995–1996, 2019–present)

Yoyo Röhm – bass guitar, double bass, keyboards, vocals (2019–present)

Touring members

Ben Frost – synthesizer, mellotron, guitar (2020–present)

Dana Schechter – bass guitar, lap steel guitar, keyboards (2020–present)



Former

Dan Braun – bass guitar (1982)

Bill Bronson – bass guitar (1995–1997)

Harry Crosby – bass guitar (1983–1984)

Anton Fier – drums (1991)

Daniel Galli-Duani – saxophone (1982)

Joe Goldring – bass guitar (1995–1997)

Ronaldo Gonzalez – drums (1985–1987)

Sue Hanel – guitar (1982)

John Hood – drums (1984)

Jarboe – keyboards, vocals, piano (1984–1997, 2012)

Jonathan Kane – drums (1982–1983)

Algis Kizys – bass guitar (1986–1995)

Sami Kumpulainen – bass guitar (1988)

Mojo – percussion, tape loops (1982)

Thurston Moore – bass guitar (1982)

Virgil Moorefield – drums (1989)

Roli Mosimann – drums (1982–1984)

Ivan Nahem – drums (1982, 1986)

Ted Parsons – drums (1985–1987)

Bob Pezzola – drums (1982–1983)

Bill Rieflin – drums, additional instruments (1993–1996; guest 2010–2014)

Vinnie Signorelli – drums (1991–1992)

Clint Steele – guitar (1990–1997)

Jon Tessler – bass guitar, percussion, tape loops (1982)

Jenny Wade – bass guitar (1991)



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