Paul Westerberg

Paul Westerberg is the former lead singer and songwriter of The Replacements, one of the seminal indie rock bands of the 1980s.

Related Topics:
The Replacements - Indie rock - 1980s

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The Replacements were one of the driving forces behind indie-rock in the 1980s. Their drunken disregard for societal norms, and their heart-breaking chords and lyrics made everyone think they would be the biggest thing in 1987, or 1986.

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Unfortunately, The Mats never translated critical success into commercial sales, in spite of their faithful followers (see Ryan Adams, Uncle Tupelo, Goo Goo Dolls, and most of alt-country) who seemed to cash in on the same formula.

Related Topics:
Ryan Adams - Uncle Tupelo - Goo Goo Dolls - Alt-country

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'Mats fans never forgot the original. After a major label period, Westerberg came to his senses, and let everyone hear what was going on his basement studio. The results, mostly lo-fi affairs, have been mixed.

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Westerberg's half-sister, Mary Lucia, works for the Minneapolis-St. Paul radio station KCMP.

Related Topics:
Mary Lucia - Minneapolis-St. Paul - KCMP

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