The Replacements

The Replacements was an American alternative rock band that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The band originally started off as a hardcore punk outfit but began to incorporate folk and power pop influences in their sound. They become one of the leaders of the early alt-folk set and one of the flagship bands of the American post-punk scene in the 80s, being a major influence on 90s alternative rock as well. The band's best known lineup consisted of Paul Westerberg (vocals