pop rock

1989
Blur (band) performed live for the first time

The group performed live for the first time in summer 1989 in the goods shed of the East Anglian Railway Museum at Chappel & Wakes Colne .

Soda Stereo began a massive tour

With sales of a million copies of Doble Vida under their belt, Soda began a massive tour in early 1989. The tour began with 30 shows in Argentina, covering most of the country, which were attended by nearly 270,000 fans. These shows were followed by a new Latin American tour…
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Cold Chisel Raging Silence

Uriah Heep included a version on their 1989 album, Raging Silence ;

Soda Stereo released in the EP Languis (1989)

Both songs were released in the EP Languis (1989) along with remixes of “En El Borde” and “Lo Que Sangra (La Cúpula)”.

Hootie & the Blowfish replaced full time by Jim Sonefeld

Smith was replaced full time in 1989 by Jim “Soni” Sonefeld.

Soda Stereo records a new version of “Languis”

Near the end of 1989 Soda records a new version of “Languis” (from Doble Vida ) and a new song titled “Mundo de Quimeras” (World of Chimeras).

Manic Street Preachers joined the band

In 1989, Edwards, who drove the band to and from gigs, joined the band as rhythm guitarist and co-lyricist alongside Wire. Edwards also designed the record sleeves, artwork and the spray stenciled jumpers the band began wearing, with slogans such as “SUICIDE SOLUTION”, “GENERATION TERRORIST”, “CULTURE OF DESTRUCTION” and “KILL…
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INXS nominated for Best Rock Performance

Kick was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1989.

4 Non Blondes Bassist Christa Hillhouse and guitarist Shaunna Hall had been

Bassist Christa Hillhouse and guitarist Shaunna Hall had been roommates and met drummer Wanda Day when they joined a band she was playing in. When the three left that band, they started playing as a trio, but after seeing Linda Perry sing at a solo performance, Hillhouse and Hall asked…
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The Who The Iron Man

The Iron Man (1989, featuring Daltrey and Entwistle and two songs credited to the Who)