Michael Gira

Born 1954-02-19 (age 72) Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Michael Rolfe Gira is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and artist. He is the main force behind the New York City musical group Swans and fronts Angels of Light. He is also the founder of Young God Records.

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Known For

Swans: Where Does a Body End?

2019

as Self

NYC Foetus

2009

as Himself

Kill Your Idols

2004

as Self

Swans: A Long Slow Screw.

1986

Kings of Independence

1987

as Self

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Kill Your Idols: More.

2006

as Self

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Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio

2014

as Himself

Swans - Primavera Sound 2013 Live

2013

as (self)

Swans - To Be Kind Live

2014

Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024)

2025

as Self

Swans: To Be Kind - Live 2013

2014

as Self

Swans: Swans Are Dead (Amsterdam)

1997

Parallel Planes

2017

Swans: Nox Orae 2023

2024

Swans: The Seer - Live

2012

Swans: Live at Variety Playhouse, Atlanta

1997

Swans: The Seer Documentary

2012

Swans: The Glowing Man - Live 2015

2016

as Self

Swans: Open'er Festival, Gdynia

2015

Michael Gira: I Wonder If I’m Singing What You’re Thinking Me to Sing (Live Solo 2022)

2025

as Self