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5 replies on “Minneapolis: The Rise And Fall Of The ’80s Scene”
They had to have been together in the eighties what was the scene like for them and where are they now
Soul asylum were A great band why shouldn’t they be mentioned?
What a great time to grow up in the Twin Cities. I didn’t completely know what I was in the middle of at the time. Soul Asylum should not be omitted as neither should Trip Shakespeare, the precursor to Semisonic. Or The Suburbs. You get the idea.
how come no one mentions information society?
I made Babes in Toyland their espressos when they were blowing up.They hosted the best parties in Uptown.