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.
What did this mean?
In this time Jourgensen had also met Jim Nash and Danny Flesher, the co-founders and the co-owners of the indie record label Wax Trax.
What did that do?
Records who recommended him as a touring guitarist for a drag performer Divine.
After playing a few concerts with the latter, Jourgensen--then living within an African-American.
What does that equal to?
At one point, he had presented a demo to Jim Nash, who had favored it and offered Jourgensen to record a single.
What issue arrised?
The first line-up of Ministry, assembled by Jourgensen, consisted of keyboardists Robert Roberts and John Davis.

Question: What did they try?
Self-contained rewrite: What did the first line-up of Ministry with Al Jourgensen try?