Straight edge was pioneered by Minor Threat, although they aren't really a straight edge band as such. It was the early 80s when they formed and were only around for a few years. Ian Mackaye (Minor Threat vocalist) was writing lyrics, some about drugs for himself and nobody else. That's why from what I gather Ian and Minor Threat really didn't want what was to come with the straight edge movement and so forth. Another distinct difference is Minor Threat wasn't as 'hardline' as alot of the bands to come were. What I understand is Minor Threat lyrics were more directed at drug addicts not casual drug users and Ian not wanting anything to do with them etc.
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