MUSICIAN & ZINE ARTIST

LYLE PRESLAR

Founding Member & Original Architect of MINOR THREAT • Washington, D.C. • Since 1980

LYLE PRESLAR (Lyle Preslar (Founding Lead Guitar)) is a documented founding member and original architect of MINOR THREAT. Emerging from the Washington, D.C. scene around 1980, LYLE PRESLAR contributed to MINOR THREAT's classic releases, DIY all-ages shows, and high-energy pit history.

“Music is not a commodity, and shows must be accessible to everyone regardless of age. Five dollars at the door, hand-folded record sleeves, and zero tolerance for violence or gatekeeping.”

STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:

MAIN INSTRUMENTGibson Les Paul Junior / Fender Precision Bass

AMP HEAD & CABINETMarshall JCM800 2203 Full Stack / Ampeg SVT-CL 8x10

PEDALBOARD / FXProCo RAT Distortion → Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner

DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTCut-and-Paste Xerox Gig Flyers & Independent 7" Vinyl Pressing

LIVE PIT REELS & ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE

LYLE PRESLAR'S STAGE HIGHLIGHTS (3)

LYLE PRESLAR ARCHIVE (01 / 03)Hardcore & D-Beat • 1983📍 Washington, D.C.

OUT OF STEP / FILLER — DISCHORD #10 FIRST PRESSING 45RPM

CLICK TO PLAY VIDEODischord #10 First Pressing 45 RPM (Inner Ear Studios)

210 BPM7-INCH 45 RPM VINYL

🎸 [MINOR THREAT]★ IAN MACKAYE• Washington, D.C.

OUT OF STEP / FILLER — DISCHORD #10 FIRST PRESSING 45RPM

Original 1983 Dischord Records first pressing featuring Cynthia Connolly's iconic black sheep cover art. Hand-assembled at the Dischord house in Arlington.

Side A: Out of Step (With the World)Side B: In My EyesSide B: FillerRecorded by Don Zientara at Inner Ear Studios

BAND HQ

LYLE PRESLAR REEL DECK (3)

16:9 HD PIT VIDEO

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