The Replacements in the basement of the 7th Street Entry

The Replacements in the basement of the 7th Street Entry

The Replacements in the basement of 7th Street Entry, 1984. Pictured are (left to right) Paul Westerberg, Chris Mars, Tommy Stinson, and Bobby Stinson. From Heyday: 35 Years of Music in Minneapolis (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2016), 41. Photograph by Daniel Corrigan; used with the permission of Daniel Corrigan.

Replacements (band)

The Replacements (1979–1991) were an influential Minneapolis-based band that fused punk, rock, country, and blues to capture the teenage angst of the 1980s. Founded by innovative guitarist Bob Stinson, the band also included bassist Tommy Stinson, drummer Chris Mars, and dynamic singer/songwriter Paul Westerberg. Known for their electric, erratic live shows, the Replacements attracted a devout fan base. They were foundational pioneers of the alternative rock genre of the late 1980s and the 1990s, most notably the Seattle grunge scene, as well as alternative country.

Hotel keys “acquired” by Chris Mars

Hotel keys “acquired” by Chris Mars

Hotel keys “acquired” by Replacements drummer Chris Mars during the band’s tours, 1981–1991.

The Replacements in the elevator of Coffman Memorial Union

The Replacements in the elevator of Coffman Memorial Union

The Replacements in the elevator of Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota, February 1985. From Heyday: 35 Years of Music in Minneapolis (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2016), 42. Photograph by Daniel Corrigan; used with the permission of Daniel Corrigan.

Replacements ticket, 1985

Replacements ticket, 1985

Comp ticket to a Replacements show in Vancouver played on November 21, 1985. Gift of Peter Jesperson Archives.

The cover of Let It Be

The cover of Let It Be

The cover of Let It Be, the Replacements’ third studio album. Photograph by Daniel Corrigan, 1984. From Heyday: 35 Years of Music in Minneapolis (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2016), 43.

Image from the cover-photo shoot for Let It Be

Image from the cover-photo shoot for Let It Be

Image from the cover-photo shoot for Let It Be, on the roof of the Stinson family’s house, 1984. From Heyday: 35 Years of Music in Minneapolis (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2016), 43. Photograph by Daniel Corrigan; used with the permission of Daniel Corrigan.

The Replacements at the 7th Street Entry, 1984

The Replacements at the 7th Street Entry, 1984

The Replacements at the 7th Street Entry, 1984. Pictured are (left to right) Tommy Stinson, Chris Mars, Paul Westerberg, and Bob Stinson. From Heyday: 35 Years of Music in Minneapolis (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2016), 40. Photograph by Daniel Corrigan; used with the permission of Daniel Corrigan.

The Replacements practicing

The Replacements practicing

The Replacements practicing in the basement of Bob and Tommy Stinson’s mother’s house, March 1984. From Heyday: 35 Years of Music in Minneapolis (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2016), 43. Photograph by Daniel Corrigan; used with the permission of Daniel Corrigan.

Replacements poster, 1983

Replacements poster, 1983

Poster for a 1983 Replacements show at Duffy's in Minneapolis designed by the band's drummer, Chris Mars.

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