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  Tribune Publishing

  A music detective story: Unearthed recordings by the Jacks feature Replacements, Hüsker Dü members

  Mitch Griffin had a nice surprise for the small New York record label that tracked him down in Minneapolis, asking about a 1980 single by his old power-pop band the Jacks. The 7-inch record had grown into a sought-after collector's item, and the company was interested in reissuing it. "Sure, that'd be great," Griffin said, then offhandedly added, "Oh, and by the way, we have about 35 other ...

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  Dave Philips, Guitarist With Frank Black, Tommy Stinson and Others, Dies at 52

  Dave Philips, who played guitar for The Pixies’ Frank Black, The Replacements’ Tommy Stinson, Guided By Voices’ Robert Pollard and others, died Feb. 22 of cancer in Los Angeles. He was 52. The instrumentalist, songwriter and sideman became a go-to guitarist for some of post-punk and alt-rock’s most influential figures. “Not only was he a […]

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  Rolling Stone

  The Replacements’ ‘Pleased to Meet Me’ Box Set Is Filled With Great Music the Band Left in the Fridge

  With rare recordings featuring guitarist Bob Stinson and previously unreleased songs, the collection shines new light on the beloved indie-rock band's career turning point

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  Walter Lure Dies: Cofounder Of Punk Pioneers The Heartbreakers Was 71

  Walter Lure, a cofounder of 1970s punk rock pioneers the Heartbreakers, died Aug. 22 of cancer at age 71, friends confirmed. The guitarist appeared on the Heatbreakers only studio album, 1977’s L.A.M.F., which featured frontman Johnny Thunders, bassist Billy Rath, and drummer Jerry Nolan. Lure was in and out of the band at various points. […]

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  Rolling Stone

  Hear the Replacements Sing ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ on ‘I Don’t Know’ Demo

  Track is one 29 previously unreleased recordings set to appear on Pleased to Meet Me reissue

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  Consequence of Sound

  The Replacements Announce Pleased to Meet Me Deluxe Edition with 29 Unreleased Tracks

  Box set features demos, outtakes, and Bob Stinson's final recordings with the band.The Replacements Announce Pleased to Meet Me Deluxe Edition with 29 Unreleased Tracks Ben Kaye

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  Beach Slang announce North American tour dates

  In support of their forthcoming full-length The Deadbeat Bang of Heartbreak City.Beach Slang announce North American tour dates Ben Kaye

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  Consequence of Sound

  Beach Slang share Origins of new song “Tommy in the 80s” feat. The Replacements’ Tommy Stinson: Stream

  From the band's forthcoming album The Deadbeat Bang of Heartbreak City.Beach Slang share Origins of new song "Tommy in the 80s" feat. The Replacements' Tommy Stinson: Stream Ben Kaye

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  Beach Slang Recruit the Replacements’ Tommy Stinson for New LP

  Indie-rock band preview The Deadbeat Bang of Heartbreak City with heavy single "Bam Rang Rang"

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  Replacements Prep Rarities, ‘Don’t Tell a Soul’ Redux for ‘Dead Man’s Pop’ Box Set

  New four-disc collection will be centered around newly mixed version of band's 1989 album

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