Jane’s Addiction became a sensation on the Los Angeles club scene, primarily headlining at Scream , and won interest from a variety of record labels, including independent record labels Triple X Records and Epitaph Records . While the group decided to sign with Warner Bros. Records , they insisted on…
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Babes in Toyland formed in 1987 after frontwoman Kat Bjelland met drummer Lori Barbero at a friend’s barbecue. Originally from Woodburn, Oregon and a former resident of San Francisco , Bjelland had moved to Minneapolis to form a band. Bjelland was a self-taught guitarist, and at the time Barbero had…
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In early 1987, Cobain and Novoselic recruited drummer Aaron Burckhard .
As they had been severed from the contract with Rough Trade records, the band sought a new deal with a major label. Marr told NME in early 1987, “Every single label came to see us. It was small-talk, bribes, the whole number. I really enjoyed it.” The band signed with…
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Jane’s Addiction announced a US tour, with support from Love and Rockets , with whom the band had previously toured in 1987. On July 24, 2024, they released the single “Imminent Redemption”, the first original song with Avery in 34 years. The band stated: “It is different this time. To…
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You’re Living All Over Me was released in 1987; early copies of the record in the Boston area were packaged with the Weed Forestin’ tape, the first release by Barlow’s side project Sebadoh . The album received much more attention in the indie-rock community than the debut. Barlow also composed…
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Through Sub Pop, the band released the Screaming Life EP in 1987
In January 1987, the band released ” Shoplifters of the World Unite “, which reached number 12 on the UK singles chart. It was followed the next month by a second compilation album, The World Won’t Listen . The title was Morrissey’s comment on his frustration with the band’s lack…
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The group began performing shows at local art galleries and other venues in late 1987.
Gin Blossoms was founded in 1987. During the band’s early years, its members included lead guitarist and songwriter Doug Hopkins , bassist Bill Leen, and lead vocalist Jesse Valenzuela . The lineup shifted multiple times, and other band members included Richard Taylor (rhythm guitar), Steven Severson (rhythm guitar), Chris McCann…
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