William Winant

William Winant (born 1953) is an American percussionist.In addition to his work in contemporary classical music—notably performing Lou Harrison's compositions—Winant has worked in a variety of genres, including noise rock, free improvisation and jazz.

Notable collaborators include Glenn Spearman, Thurston Moore, Sonic Youth, Mr. Bungle (with whom he toured in support of their albums Disco Volante and California), Secret Chiefs 3, Mondo Cane and Oingo Boingo.

[1] Winant attended the California Institute of the Arts for a couple of years before dropping out to go tour with Oingo Boingo.

He later received an undergraduate degree from York University before pursuing graduate work at Mills College in Oakland, California, where he is currently a faculty member.

Productions under the direction of Winant As equal member of groups and projects With Chris Brown With John Cage, Joan LaBarbara With Alvin Curran With Danny Elfman With Fred Frith With Lou Harrison With Jon Hassell With Joan Jeanrenaud With Alvin Lucier With Roscoe Mitchell With Thurston Moore and Tom Surgal With Mr. Bungle With Mike Patton With Secret Chiefs 3 With Glenn Spearman With David Tanenbaum With James Tenney With John Zorn