Swans (band)
Swans Swans performing live in Warsaw in December 2010. From left to right: Christoph Hahn on lap steel, Michael Gira on guitar, Thor Harris on percussion, Chris Pravdica on bass guitar, and Norman Westberg on guitar. Phil Puleo is seated behind the drum kit. Background information Origin New York City, United States Genres Experimental rock, noise rock, no wave, post-rock, gothic rock Years active 1982–1997, 2010–present Labels Young God Neutral Homestead Caroline Uni/MCA Invisible Atavistic Mute Some Bizzare Associated acts Akron/Family Angels of Light The Body Lovers / The Body Haters Jarboe World of Skin Sonic Youth Ritual Tension Website younggodrecords.com Members Michael Gira Christoph Hahn Christopher Pravdica Phil Puleo Paul Wallfisch Norman Westberg Past members See members section Swans ( / s w ɒ n z / ) are 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 n...