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The Replacements

RPLCUnited States

Debut: 1984

Minneapolis

Genres

Alternative RockPunk RockPost-PunkCollege Rock

Biography

Time folds differently for certain artists. For The Replacements, each composition seemed to contain all of musical history within it. This artistic foundation enabled a unique approach to musical expression. The musical universe that The Replacements inhabits operates according to its own internal logic, where conventional categories dissolve in favor of something more essential. Their approach to composition and performance suggests an understanding of music as both craft and calling, technical mastery serving a larger vision that encompasses not just sound but meaning itself. This artistic vision extends into The cultural resonance of The Replacements extends far beyond their immediate musical output, creating ripple effects that continue to influence new generations of artists and listeners. Their work demonstrates how individual artistic vision can become collective cultural memory. The measure of The Replacements's achievement lies not in any single accomplishment but in the sustained excellence of their artistic vision. They have contributed something irreplaceable to the collective human experience, transforming sound into meaning, rhythm into emotion, music into memory. Through sustained excellence, they have earned their place in musical history.

Members

Paul Westerberg

Vocals, Guitar

Bob Stinson

Guitar

Tommy Stinson

Bass

Chris Mars

Drums

Discography (1 album)