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Big Star
721,572 listeners
Big Star were an American power pop band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1971 by Alex Chilton (1950 – 2010), Chris Bell (1951 – 1978), Jody Stephens and Andy Hummel (1951 - 2010). The group broke up in 1974. By the 1980s, they were recognised as one of rock music's classic groups. After the… read more
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Chris Bell
131,015 listeners
Chris Bell (January 12, 1951–December 27, 1978) was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Memphis, Tennessee. Along with Alex Chilton… read moreChris Bell (January 12, 1951–December 27, 1978) was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Memphis, Tennessee. Along with Alex Chilton, he led the power pop band Big Star, which recorded albums during the early 1970s. Chris Bell lef… read moreChris Bell (January 12, 1951–December 27, 1978) was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Memphis, Tennessee. Along with Alex Chilton, he led the power pop band Big Star, which recorded albums during the early 1970s. Chris Bell left the group after their first album, #1 Record, but contribu… read more
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Flamin' Groovies
195,236 listeners
The Flamin' Groovies was an American rock and roll band of the 60s and 70s, known for their influential melodic garage rock music. The… read moreThe Flamin' Groovies was an American rock and roll band of the 60s and 70s, known for their influential melodic garage rock music. They began in San Francisco, California in 1965, founded by Cyril Jordan and Roy Loney. The band'… read moreThe Flamin' Groovies was an American rock and roll band of the 60s and 70s, known for their influential melodic garage rock music. They began in San Francisco, California in 1965, founded by Cyril Jordan and Roy Loney. The band's early recordings reveal a debt to the Lovin' Spoonfu… read more
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Jonathan Richman
395,524 listeners
Jonathan Michael Richman (Natick, Massachusetts, May 16, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. In 1970 he founded The Modern Lovers, an influential proto-punk band. Since the mid-1970s, Richman has worked either solo or … read moreJonathan Michael Richman (Natick, Massachusetts, May 16, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. In 1970 he founded The Modern Lovers, an influential proto-punk band. Since the mid-1970s, Richman has worked either solo or with low-key, generally acoustic, backing. He is known for h… read more
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The dB's
96,070 listeners
Along with Let's Active, The dB's defined the Southern power pop/jangle pop movement of the early to mid-80s. The band's mus… read moreAlong with Let's Active, The dB's defined the Southern power pop/jangle pop movement of the early to mid-80s. The band's music was a quirky blend of smart pop and psychedelia crossed with the more experimental side of new … read moreAlong with Let's Active, The dB's defined the Southern power pop/jangle pop movement of the early to mid-80s. The band's music was a quirky blend of smart pop and psychedelia crossed with the more experimental side of new wave. Though they've never received widespread recognit… read more
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Paul Westerberg
234,284 listeners
Paul Westerberg (born December 31, 1959) is an American musician from Minneapolis, best known as the former lead singer and songwriter of The Replacements, one of the seminal alternative rock bands of the 1980s. Since The Replacements br… read morePaul Westerberg (born December 31, 1959) is an American musician from Minneapolis, best known as the former lead singer and songwriter of The Replacements, one of the seminal alternative rock bands of the 1980s. Since The Replacements broke up in 1991, Westerberg has recorded several solo albums … read more
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Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers
84,187 listeners
Led by Jonathan Richman, the protopunk band The Modern Lovers came out of Massachusetts in the early 1970s. Their classic debut album conta… read moreLed by Jonathan Richman, the protopunk band The Modern Lovers came out of Massachusetts in the early 1970s. Their classic debut album contained heartfelt songs about dating awkwardness, growing up in Massachusetts, and love of life. Many… read moreLed by Jonathan Richman, the protopunk band The Modern Lovers came out of Massachusetts in the early 1970s. Their classic debut album contained heartfelt songs about dating awkwardness, growing up in Massachusetts, and love of life. Many feel their best work is the first album and the outtakes fr… read more
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The Nerves
142,644 listeners
1. Power pop band based in Los Angeles during the late 70s, featuring guitarist Jack Lee, bassist Peter Case, and drummer Paul Collins. The… read more1. Power pop band based in Los Angeles during the late 70s, featuring guitarist Jack Lee, bassist Peter Case, and drummer Paul Collins. Their sound is fast, energetic and dynamic pop in the style of the Ramones, Romantics, 20/20 and Blon… read more1. Power pop band based in Los Angeles during the late 70s, featuring guitarist Jack Lee, bassist Peter Case, and drummer Paul Collins. Their sound is fast, energetic and dynamic pop in the style of the Ramones, Romantics, 20/20 and Blondie, who covered the Nerves’ song ”Hanging On the Telephone.… read more
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Tom Verlaine
62,051 listeners
Tom Verlaine (born Thomas Miller in Morristown, New Jersey, on 13 December 1949; died 28 January 2023) was an American singer, songwriter a… read moreTom Verlaine (born Thomas Miller in Morristown, New Jersey, on 13 December 1949; died 28 January 2023) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist remembered as long-time frontman of Television from 1973 through to 2023. Verlaine wa… read moreTom Verlaine (born Thomas Miller in Morristown, New Jersey, on 13 December 1949; died 28 January 2023) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist remembered as long-time frontman of Television from 1973 through to 2023. Verlaine was often considered as one of the most talented performers of… read more
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Redd Kross
107,515 listeners
Redd Kross, a rock band from Hawthorne, California had their roots in 1978 in a band called The Tourists begun by Jeff and Steve McDonald w… read moreRedd Kross, a rock band from Hawthorne, California had their roots in 1978 in a band called The Tourists begun by Jeff and Steve McDonald while the brothers were still in middle school. With the addition of friends Greg Hetson and Dave K… read moreRedd Kross, a rock band from Hawthorne, California had their roots in 1978 in a band called The Tourists begun by Jeff and Steve McDonald while the brothers were still in middle school. With the addition of friends Greg Hetson and Dave Keller on guitar and John Stielow on drums, the band's f… read more