The Suburbs
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The band was formed in 1977 with all members being from the Minneapolis suburbs, hence the name. They were the first band to sign with then newly formed,Twin-Tone label releasing a studio EP the next year. The band was famous for their unique dance sounds and tongue in cheek lyrics. They would sign a major label deal with Mercury in 1983.
Members
- Beej Chaney - Guitar, vocals
- Chan Poling - Keyboard, vocals
- Bruce Allen - Guitar, vocals
- Michael Halliday - Bass
- Hugo Klaers - Drums
Discography
- The Suburbs 1978 Nine song EP
- Big Hits of Mid-America, Volume III 1979 Two songs
- World War III b/w Change Agent 1979 45
- In Combo (1980) Thirteen songs
- Credit in Heaven (1981) Seventeen songs
- Music for Boys b/w Cigarette in Backwards 1981 Different from LP
- Waiting 1982 12" single w/three mixes
- Dream Hog (1982) – 12" Five tracks
- Love is the Law (1983)
- Ladies and Gentlemen, The Suburbs Have Left the Building (1992) – compilation
- Viva! Suburbs! (Live at First Avenue) (1994)
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