La Monte Young

    Known For

    Acting

    Birthday

    October 14, 1935 (90 years old)

    La Monte Young

    Biography

    La Monte Thornton Young is an American avant-garde composer, musician, and artist recognized as one of the first American minimalist composers. His works are cited as examples of post-war experimental and contemporary music, and were tied to New York's downtown music and Fluxus art scenes.

    Known For

    • The Velvet Underground

      The Velvet Underground

      2021

    • In Between The Notes: A Portrait of Pandit Pran Nath

      In Between The Notes: A Portrait of Pandit Pran Nath

      2006

    • The World According to John Coltrane

      The World According to John Coltrane

      1990

    • The Well-Tuned Piano in the Magenta Lights

      The Well-Tuned Piano in the Magenta Lights

      2000

    • John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music

      John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music

      1998

    • Re: Maciunas and Fluxus

      Re: Maciunas and Fluxus

      2011

    • Flux-Concert

      Flux-Concert

      1979