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The Replacements
Formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979, The Replacements were initially a
young punk band founded by singer/guitarist Paul Westerberg, guitarist Bob
Stinson, bassist Tommy Stinson, and drummer Chris Mars. The group’s recording
career lasted just nine years (from 1981 to 1990), yet their influence has
continued to grow since their breakup in 1991. Their early career is a litany of
unfulfilled potential and opportunities where the band squandered prime support
slots with bands like R.E.M. and annoyed promoters with their reckless behavior.
In 1986, the long-running American TV se...
