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  • In memory of my friend, Bruce C. Allen

    Yesterday my friend Bruce Allen passed away.  Most people probably knew Bruce as the guitarist and

  • Book Notes - Stephanie Kuehnert ("Ballads of Suburbia")

    In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to th

  • Book Notes - Stephanie Kuehnert ("Ballads of Suburbia")

    In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to th

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  • Biography The Suburbs

    The Suburbs
    The Suburbs, an alternative rock and roll/funk/new wave band that (true to their name) came out of the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, recorded several major-label albums in the 1980s. Brought together in 1977 via introductions by Chris Osgood of the Suicide Commandos, the Suburbs maintained the same lineup throughout their existence. The Suburbs were comprised of vocalist and guitarist Blaine John "Beej" Chaney, guitarist Bruce C. Allen, keyboardist Chan Poling, bassist Michael Halliday, and drummer Hugo Klaers. They first started performing in late 1977 and released The Suburbs on the Twin/Tone label (the label's first release) in early 1978. The record was a nine-song 7-inch red vinyl EP. The band also saw two songs, "Urban Guerrillas" and "Ailerons O.K.", included on the compilation Big Hits of Mid-America, Volume Three. Allen did the art direction for the compilation. Through the rest of the 1970s and the first h

    Discography

    Ladies and Gentlemen, the Suburbs Have Left the Building
    Ladies and Gentlemen, the Suburbs Have Left the Building


    Viva! Suburbs! Live at First Avenue
    Viva! Suburbs! Live at First Avenue


    Love Is the Law
    Love Is the Law


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