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Some cities have been the epicenter for some great music scenes over the years, but my favorite is probably 1980's Minneapolis
And while Prince's name on the marque of 1st Avenue may be the first image that pops into people's mind when it comes to great music from 1980s Minneapolis, the bands that shook the walls around the corner, in 7th Street Entry, are the ones that have won my heart over the last 30 something years.
The Replacements, Hüsker Dü / Bob Mould, Soul Aslyum each got major label deals and made an impact nationally. Other bands like The Magnolias, Suicide Machines and Trip Shakespeare were parts of its foundation and helped make it a special time and place.
Back to Prince, one could argue that he's the greatest artist this country has ever produced. Brilliant songwriter, a born musician and a fearless performer. He could pick up and play any instrument and as far as I know did so for the majority of his recordings.
My personal favorite songwriter ever, not just from Minneapolis, is Westerburg. No one has ever been able to tap into each and every one of my emotions like he has. He can make me laugh and cry, ponder life one minute and make me think 'who ####### cares' the next.
In this thread share your stories, your love of the bands, both big and small, from this city. Doesn't have to be just that great run of the 80s, that just happens to be what I know and love.
Some cities have been the epicenter for some great music scenes over the years, but my favorite is probably 1980's Minneapolis
And while Prince's name on the marque of 1st Avenue may be the first image that pops into people's mind when it comes to great music from 1980s Minneapolis, the bands that shook the walls around the corner, in 7th Street Entry, are the ones that have won my heart over the last 30 something years.
The Replacements, Hüsker Dü / Bob Mould, Soul Aslyum each got major label deals and made an impact nationally. Other bands like The Magnolias, Suicide Machines and Trip Shakespeare were parts of its foundation and helped make it a special time and place.
Back to Prince, one could argue that he's the greatest artist this country has ever produced. Brilliant songwriter, a born musician and a fearless performer. He could pick up and play any instrument and as far as I know did so for the majority of his recordings.
My personal favorite songwriter ever, not just from Minneapolis, is Westerburg. No one has ever been able to tap into each and every one of my emotions like he has. He can make me laugh and cry, ponder life one minute and make me think 'who ####### cares' the next.
In this thread share your stories, your love of the bands, both big and small, from this city. Doesn't have to be just that great run of the 80s, that just happens to be what I know and love.