Louis T. Hardin (1916-1999) better known as Moondog was a revered pioneer on the Avant-Garde/Minimalist scene, his revolutionary attitude towards composition and melody was lauded by such eminent notables as Philip Glass and Steve Reich, while his style and attitude drew comparisons to Harry Partch. His influence can be seen in the music of Stereolab and Moonshake among others. Moondog wrote all his music in braille having lost his sight in an accident involving a dynamite cap at the age of 17.