Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Following Boon 's death , Watt and Hurley originally intended to quit music altogether . But encouraged by Minutemen fan Ed Crawford , they formed fIREHOSE in 1987 and have both had solo projects since Minutemen disbanded .
Simplified: After Boon 's death , Watt and Hurley formed the band fIREHOSE with Minutemen fan Ed Crawford .