Historical Bands

Minneapolis punk and alternative rock band formed in 1987 that toured with Sonic Youth and played Lollapalooza in 1993.

Minneapolis

St. Paul trio formed in 1979 that went from hardcore punk to melodic alternative rock and helped shape 1980s American indie music.

St. Paul

Minneapolis indie rock band of 1994 to 2000 whose members Craig Finn and Tad Kubler went on to form The Hold Steady.

Minneapolis

Minneapolis post-punk band active from 1982 to 1995, recording for Reflex and Ruthless Records.

Minneapolis

Minneapolis punk trio formed in 1975, one of the first punk bands in the Twin Cities, with a star on the First Avenue mural.

Minneapolis

Twin Cities garage rock band formed in 1963 whose 1965 single Liar, Liar reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Minneapolis

Minneapolis band formed in 1979 whose Twin/Tone and Sire records, like Let It Be and Tim, made it a pioneer of alternative rock.

Minneapolis

Minneapolis surf rock band formed in 1962 whose single Surfin' Bird hit No. 4 on the US charts in 1963.

Minneapolis

Minneapolis rock band of the late 1980s and early 1990s that recorded for A&M and led to the founding of Semisonic.

Minneapolis

St. Paul alternative rock trio formed in 1989 that recorded for Caroline and Atlantic before ending in 1997.

St. Paul