Michael Gira

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Gira
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 19, 1954(1954-02-19)
Age	70
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aquarius

Michael Gira Biography

Michael Gira is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on February 19, 1954 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Guitarist and frontman of the seminal experimental rock band Swans. In 1990, he founded Young God Records, an independent record label.

He and Swans’ 2014 album, “To Be Kind”, was critically acclaimed. It features vocal contributions from St. Vincent.

Michael Rolfe Gira (/dʒ ə ˈ r ɑː / ; born February 19, 1954) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, author and artist. He is the main force behind the New York City musical group Swans and fronted Angels of Light. He is also the founder of Young God Records.

Returning to California around age seventeen, Gira worked at a bakery on Redondo Beach Pier, completed his GED, went to community college, and then attended Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. He moved to New York in 1979, where he played in a band called Circus Mort, before forming the band Swans. In Manhattan, Gira found employment as a construction worker, doing demolition, sheetrock installation, and plastering.

As a child, he lived in Europe alongside Robert Gira, his father.

Michael Gira Net Worth

Michael Gira is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Gira 's net worth $1 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was sixteen, he spent more than four months in Jerusalem prison for selling drugs.

In 1995, he published a collection of short fiction pieces titled “The Consumer”.

Michael Rolfe Gira was born February 19, 1954 in Los Angeles, California to Alice (née Shulte), originally from Iowa, and Robert Pierre Gira. His mother was an alcoholic, and Gira spent much of his early life caring for his younger brother. Gira has commented that his parents were “not around much” during his early childhood.

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Who is Michael Gira Dating?

According to our records, Michael Gira married to Jennifer Gira. As of December 1, 2023, Michael Gira’s is not dating anyone.

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In February 2018, Gira released his second short story collection, The Egg. Limited to 2,500 hand-signed copies, The Egg compiles seventeen stories written over 2016. Included with the release is a disc containing narrations of a handful of stories from The Egg as well as a few from The Consumer.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Michael Gira celebrates birthday on February 19 of every year.

Top Facts about Michael Gira

1. Michael Gira is an American singer, songwriter, and musician.
2. He was born on February 19, 1954 in Los Angeles.
3. Gira is best known as the founder of the experimental rock band Swans.
4. He has also released solo albums and collaborated with other artists.
5. Gira’s music is characterized by its intensity and emotional depth.
6. He has been active in the music industry since the early 1980s.
7. Gira has influenced many musicians across various genres.
8. In addition to music, he is also a visual artist and writer.
9. Gira has faced controversy over allegations of abusive behavior towards women.
10. Despite this, he continues to have a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim for his work.

Are Swans still a band?

Swans
Genres| Experimental rock post-rock noise rock post-punk industrial neofolk
Years active| 1982–1997 2010–2017 2019–present

Where was Michael Gira born?

Los Angeles, CA

What type of music is Swans?

Genres

Does the queen own all the swans?

All the swans, sort of Most of us know that Queen Elizabeth II technically owns all of the unclaimed swans in open water in England and Wales. But, the Queen only actually exercises ownership on certain stretches and tributaries of the River Thames around Windsor.

Can I buy a swan?

Swans are a bird species that are quite big and majestic. Thanks to their graceful nature, elegance, and white appearance, many people desire to have them as pets. But, as mentioned above, they can’t be kept as pets.