Conversation so far:
How did the band start?
Ministry's origins date to 1978, when Al Jourgensen went from Denver to Chicago, in order to study in University of Illinois.
WHat did he do?
Jourgensen was introduced to the local underground scene by his then-girlfriend Shannon Rose Riley, and soon after joined a post-punk/new wave band Special Affect.
Who did they try next?
Harry Rushakoff (Concrete Blonde) and bassist Marty Sorenson.
Following Special Affect's split, Jourgensen formed The Carmichaels, the short-lived band which featured.
What did this equal too?
and did numerous shows, including the one performed on April 30, 1981 with the local experimental band ONO as an opening act.

Question: What did this mean?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Al Jourgensen doing numerous shows with the Carmichaels mean?