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The following is a list of anarchist musicians, which details the instruments such musicians use, musical genres they perform, and, if applicable, bands they are members of.
An anarchist is a person who rejects formalized hierarchy and supports its elimination. Anarchism is a political philosophy that advocates self-governed societies with voluntary institutions. This list only deals with individual, self-identified anarchists who are musicians. Musicians who have not self-identified as anarchists are not included; nor are bands and music collectives who collectively identify as anarchist, although individual members thereof may be.
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* B
* C
* D
* E
* F
* G
* H
* I
* J
* K
* L
* M
* N
* O
* P
* Q
* R
* S
* T
* U
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* Y
* Z

## A

* Jude Abbott: English singer; performs punk rock; member of anarcho-punk band Chumbawamba (1996–2012)
* Sid Ation: English drummer; performs punk rock; former member of Flux Of Pink Indians
* Sherman Austin (1983–present): American rapper; performs hip hop music

## B

* Louise Bell: English guitarist; performs punk rock; former member of Flux Of Pink Indians
* Pascal Benvenuti (1980–present): French singer and bass, guitar, drums, ukulele, mandolin, and concertina player; performs jazz punk and folk punk music; current member of Les Louise Mitchels and occasional member of anarcho-punk/folk punk band Ghost Mice (2002–present)
* Derek Birkett: English bassist; performs punk rock; former member of Flux Of Pink Indians
* Björk: Icelandic singer-songwriter; prominent purveyor of art pop; involved in anarcho-punk and anarchist poetry during the 1980s; aligned with the anarchist Crass Collective as part of post-punk group KUKL; signed to One Little Indian since the 1980s, set up by members of various anarcho-punk bands.
* Johnny Blackburn: English bassist; performs punk rock; member of anarcho-punk band Omega Tribe
* Georges Brassens (1921–1981): French singer, songwriter, and guitarist; performed folk music
* Bob Brozman (8 Mar 1954 – 23 Apr 2013): American blues and world guitarist and ethnomusicologist; described himself in an OC-TV program as a "guitarist, anarchist, anthropologist"
* Dunstan Bruce: English singer; performs punk rock; member of anarcho-punk band Chumbawamba
* Graham Burnett (1960–present): English drummer; performed punk rock and post-punk; former member of Stripey Zebras (1980–1981), Autumn Poison (1980–1985), and Love Over Law

## C

* Jason Closs (1980–present): Canadian guitarist; Jason Closs is a dynamic Canadian guitarist known for his work with the punk band Bridge Street Hooligans. Hailing from Ontario, Canada. Jason has been an influential figure in the punk scene, also contributing to bands like Back Breaker 519 and Scream Bloody Murder. Jason's music is deeply rooted in the ethos of anarchism, reflecting his commitment to challenging societal norms and advocating for freedom and equality. His performances are not just about the music but also about conveying a message of resistance and rebellion. Through his powerful riffs and raw energy, Jason inspires his audience to question authority and embrace the spirit of anarchism. Outside of his musical endeavors, Jason is known for his outspoken views on social issues and his dedication to the punk community. His Twitter feed is a testament to his passion for music and activism, often sharing updates about his projects and thoughts on current events. Jason Closs continues to be a driving force in the punk rock world, using his platform to promote anarchist ideals and connect with like-minded individuals. His journey is a testament to the power of music as a tool for social change.
* John Cage (1912–1992): American composer; composed chance and experimental music
* Neil Campau (1980–present): American guitarist, autoharpist, and singer; former member of World History and current member of Electrician
* Daniel Carter (1945–present): American saxophonist, flautist, clarinetist, and trumpeter; performs free jazz
* Pat Carter: English vocalist; performs punk rock; member of anarcho-punk band Omega Tribe
* Holger Czukay (1938–2017): German composer and bassist; performs krautrock and experimental music; member of the "anarchist community" Can

## D

* Lance D'Boyle: English drummer; performed punk rock; former member of Poison Girls (??–1995)
* Fabrizio De Andre (1940–1999): Italian singer-songwriter
* Mavis Dillon: English trumpeter; performed punk rock; former member of anarcho-punk band Chumbawamba (–1995)
* Peter Dolving: Swedish vocalist; performed thrash metal; member of thrash metal band The Haunted
* Emmett Doyle: American folk/folk-punk singer-songwriter, former member of the Wooden Shoe Ramblers.

## E

* Robert Eggplant
* Andrew Eldritch
* Dave Ellesmere: English drummer; performs punk rock; former member of Flux Of Pink Indians

## F

* Richard Famous: English singer and guitarist; performed punk rock; former member of Poison Girls (1978–1995)
* Neil Ferguson: English bassist and audio engineer; performs punk rock; member of Chumbawamba
* Léo Ferré (24 August 1916 – 14 July 1993): French singer-songwriter, poet, composer, orchestra conductor and pianist; one of France's most well-known and influential singers; a self-proclaimed anarchist who sang irreverent and highly confrontational songs
* Phil Free: English guitarist; performed punk rock, hardcore punk, and art punk; former member of anarcho-punk band Crass
* Sheena Fulton: English singer; performed punk rock and post-punk; former member of Stripey Zebras (1980–1981) and Autumn Poison (1980–1985)

## G

* Patricio García (28 Oct 1977–present): Argentinian composer; former member of rock band Los Chicles (1995–2002), writes music for film.
* Laura Jane Grace (8 Nov 1980–present): American guitarist and vocalist of punk rock band Against Me!
* Graham: English drummer; performs punk rock; former member of anarcho-punk band The Mob (1979–1983)
* Eric Green (19 January 1993–present): American guitarist and vocalist for California-based emo/post-hardcore band Problem Dog. Previously a member of anarcho-punk/folk punk band Danny Discord and the Misanthropists (2012–2015).

## H

* Travid Halton; Houston singer-songwriter a.k.a. Jacob Hilton
* Harry Hamer: English drummer; performs punk rock; member of anarcho-punk band Chumbawamba
* Gene Hugh: English guitarist; performs punk rock; member of anarcho-punk band Omega Tribe
* Kevin Hunter: English guitarist; performs punk rock; former member of Flux Of Pink Indians

## I

* Steve Ignorant: English singer; performed punk rock, hardcore punk, and art punk; former member of anarcho-punk bands Crass, Schwartzeneggar, Stratford Mercenaries, Current 93, Thought Crime and Paranoid Visions

## J

* Darren Johns: British singer, guitarist, lyricist and composer; performs punk rock, Americana and folk-roots; current member of Crazy Arm (2005–present) and Warshy (2017–present).
* Chris Johnston ("Chris Clavin"): American guitarist, singer, and harmonicist; performs pop punk and folk punk music; former member of pop-punk band The Devil Is Electric (2000–2003); current member of anarcho-punk/folk punk band Ghost Mice (2002–present)
* Hannah Jones: American violinist and singer; performs pop punk and folk punk music; former member of pop-punk band The Devil Is Electric (2000–2003) and current member of anarcho-punk/folk punk band Ghost Mice (2002–present)

## K

* Michael Karoli (1948–2001): German guitarist and violinist; performed krautrock and experimental music; former member of the "anarchist community" Can
* Tim Kelly: English guitarist; performs punk rock; former member of Flux Of Pink Indians
* Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister (1945–2015): English singer, bassist, guitarist, and harmonicist; performs Rock 'N' Roll, space rock, and punk rock; has associated with various acts, including Motörhead, Hawkwind, Ramones, and The Rockin' Vickers
* Tuli Kupferberg (1923-2010): American countercultural poet, cartoonist and co-founder of proto-punk band The Fugs.

## L

* Nomy Lamm (1976–present): American singer-songwriter; performs punk rock, and queercore; liner notes of her debut album, Anthem, state that she is an anarchist
* Colin Latter: English singer; performs punk rock; former member of Flux Of Pink Indians
* Eve Libertine: English singer; performed punk rock, hardcore punk, and art punk; former member of anarcho-punk band Crass
* Yegor Letov (1964–2008): Russian experimental musician and singer-songwriter; performed post-punk and psychedelic rock; founder and leader of the band Grazhdanskaya Oborona; adherent of green anarchism as stated in 2007 interview
* Jaki Liebezeit (1939–2017): German drummer; performs free jazz, krautrock and experimental music; member of the "anarchist community" Can, who suggested the backronym "communism, anarchism, nihilism" for the band's name
* Austin Lunn: American vocalist, guitarist and drummer; sole member of the band Panopticon, and has also been a member of several other bands as various roles.

## M

* Andy Martin
* Terence McKenna: ethnobotanist and philosopher; spoken word on Alien Dreamtime with Spacetime Continuum & Stephen Kent
* Efrim Menuck: Canadian guitarist and singer involved with the bands Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra
* Simon Middlehurst: English guitarist; performs punk rock; former member of Flux Of Pink Indians
* Marc Mob: English guitarist and singer; performs punk rock; former member of anarcho-punk band The Mob (1979–1983)

## N

* Nikolas Asimos (20 August 1949 – 17 March 1988): Greek composer and singer
* Nil Wright English (1952–present): bassist and electric violinist; performed punk rock; former member of Poison Girls (1980–1995)
* Danbert Nobacon (1958–present): English singer and keyboardist; performs punk rock and folk rock; former member of anarcho-punk band Chumbawamba
* Alice Nutter: English singer and percussionist; performs punk rock; former member of anarcho-punk band Chumbawamba

## O

* Joey Only: guitarist and singer; performs folk punk music

## P

* N. A. Palmer: English guitarist; performed punk rock, hardcore punk, and art punk; former member of anarcho-punk band Crass
* Pat "The Bunny" Schneeweis: American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and trumpet player; Formerly lead anarcho-punk/folk groups Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains, Wingnut Dishwashers Union, and Ramshackle Glory, as well as a solo career. Retired from music in February 2016, due to a change in ideologies
* Erik Petersen: singer-songwriter, and guitarist for Philadelphia anarcho-punk band Mischief Brew
* Utah Phillips (1935–2008): American singer, poet, storyteller and guitarist; performed folk music and spoken word; retired on 11 October 2007, due to poor health, before passing away on 23 May 2008
* Matty Pop Chart: American accordionist and drummer; performs folk punk music; occasional member of anarcho-punk/folk punk band Ghost Mice (2002–present)
* Josef Porta: English guitarist, drummer, and singer; performs punk rock; former member of anarcho-punk band The Mob (1979–1983), Blyth Power (1983–present), and Zounds (1977–1982, 2001–present)
* Promoe (1976–present): Swedish rapper; performs hip hop; member of rap group Looptroop
* Neil Puncher: English guitarist; performs punk rock; former member of Flux Of Pink Indians

## R

* Bernhardt Rebours: English bassist, synthesizer player, and pianist; performed punk rock; former member of Poison Girls (??–1995)
* Wesley Richards: American singer-songwriter and guitarist; writes and performs with the anarcho-metal band Fortunate Fall (band) and also with the anarcho-punk band Dr. Ghost
* Lily Richeson: American cellist; performs folk punk music; occasional member of anarcho-punk/folk punk band Ghost Mice (2002–present)
* Penny Rimbaud: English drummer; performed punk rock, hardcore punk, and art punk; former member of anarcho-punk band Crass
* Zack de la Rocha, vocalist of Rage Against the Machine. Performs Hip Hop, Rock, Nu Metal, Punk Rock, Metal
* David Rovics (1967–present): American singer-songwriter and guitarist; performs folk music

## S

* Chicho Sánchez Ferlosio (1940–2003): leftist militant Spanish singer-songwriter whose politics gradually moved from communism to anarchism.
* Irmin Schmidt (1937–present): German keyboardist; plays krautrock and experimental music and composes film scores; member of Can who described the group as an "anarchist community"
* Pete Seeger: had many anarchist and communist beliefs
* Otep Shamaya (1979–present): American metal musician, singer-songwriter and lyricist/poet
* Andy Smith: English guitarist; performs punk rock; former member of Flux Of Pink Indians
* Sole: American rapper and producer
* Vi Subversa (1935–2016): English singer-songwriter, and guitarist; performed punk rock; former member of Poison Girls (1978–1995)

## T

* Scott Thomas: English drummer; performs punk rock; member of anarcho-punk band Omega Tribe
* Tõnu Trubetsky (1963–present): Estonian singer and poet; performs punk rock; member of punk band Vennaskond
* Kevin Tucker: American vocalist and guitarist of the anarcho-primitivist death metal band Peregrine

## V

* Gee Vaucher: English pianist; also created album cover art and stage montages; performed punk rock, hardcore punk, and art punk; former member of anarcho-punk band Crass
* Joy De Vivre: English singer; performed punk rock, hardcore punk, and art punk; former member of anarcho-punk band Crass

## W

* Jason Walsh: English guitarist; performs punk rock; member of anarcho-punk band Omega Tribe
* Lou Watts: English singer and keyboardist; performs punk rock; member of anarcho-punk band Chumbawamba
* Dorian Wallace (1985–present): American composer and pianist.
* Greg Wells: American vocalist (described as "howling and breathing"); performs folk punk music; occasional member of anarcho-punk/folk punk band Ghost Mice (2002–present)
* Boff Whalley: English guitarist and singer; performs punk rock and folk; member of anarcho-punk band Chumbawamba and founding member of Commoners Choir.
* Chris Willsher (1971–present): English drummer, singer, songwriter; performs punk rock; member of Bus Station Loonies and former member of Oi Polloi and Disorder
* Martin Wilson: English drummer; performs punk rock; former member of Flux of Pink Indians
* Pete Wright: English bassist and singer; performed punk rock, hardcore punk, and art punk; former member of anarcho-punk band Crass

## Y

* Gino Srdjan Yevdjevich: former Yugoslav vocalist of gypsy punk band Kultur Shock
* Curtis Youé: English bassist; performs punk rock; former member of anarcho-punk band The Mob (1979–1983) and Blyth Power (1983–??)

## Z

* ZSK: German punk-rock band