Biography
Norman Westberg is a guitarist from Detroit best known for his work with Swans. Present through almost the entirety of the band's existence, Westberg was brought on for Swans' debut album Filth (1983) and appeared on every album through 1991's White Light from the Mouth of Infinity (he also played on the 1995 album The Great Annihilator). Westberg became a full-time Swans member once again when Michael Gira reactivated the group in 2010.
Movies & TV Shows
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The Right Side of My Brain (1984)
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Swans: Where Does a Body End? (2019) — Self
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The Hardcore Collection (2012) — (archive footage)
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Swans: A Long Slow Screw. (1986)
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Swans - To Be Kind Live (2014)
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Swans: The Seer - Live (2012)
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Swans: The Glowing Man - Live 2015 (2016) — Self
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Swans - Primavera Sound 2013 Live (2013)
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Male (1993) — Himself
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Kings of Independence (1987)
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Swans: To Be Kind - Live 2013 (2014) — Self
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Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024) (2025) — Self
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Swans: The Seer Documentary (2012)
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Swans: Moers Festival 2017 (2017)
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Swans: Open'er Festival, Gdynia (2015)