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.

Question: What did this equal too?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Al Jourgensen forming The Carmichaels equal too?