Paul Barker

Paul Barker
Barker in 2011
Background information
Also known asHermes Pan, Ion Barker
Born (1959-02-08) February 8, 1959 (age 65)
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
GenresIndustrial metal, alternative metal, post-punk, alternative rock, electronica
Occupation(s)Musician, producer
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, programming, keyboards, vocals
Years active1980–present
Member ofLead into Gold, U.S.S.A.
Formerly of1000 Homo DJs, Acid Horse, Bells into Machines, The Blackouts, Lard, Ministry, Pink Anvil, Revolting Cocks

Paul Gordon Barker (born February 8, 1959), also referred to as Hermes Pan, is an American musician, best known as the former bass guitarist, producer and engineer for industrial metal band Ministry from 1986 to 2003. Prior to Ministry, he provided bass for the Seattle post-punk ensemble The Blackouts alongside future Ministry drummer Bill Rieflin and his brother, one-time Ministry touring keyboardist/saxophonist Roland Barker, from 1979 until 1985.


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