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The Violent Femmes are a rock n' roll band, originally forming in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the early 1980s. Gordon Gano (singer/guitarist), Brian Ritchie (bassist) and Victor DeLorenzo (percussionist) founded the group and were discovered by James Honeyman-Scott (of The Pretenders). They signed to Slash Records and released a self-titled album in 1983. The music was an innovative combination of folk and punk. The group quickly had a small, cult following that never burgeoned into widespread popularity, although a few songs from this album did get some fame, the songs being "Add it up," "Blister in the sun," and "Kiss off." The debut album went platinum ten years after its release.

The following year, The Violent Femmes released Hallowed Ground , which moved the group to a more country music sound. The third album, The Blind Leading the Naked was more mainstream, pop-oriented, resulting in a minor hit with " Children of the Revolution " (originally by T. Rex). The group then disbanded, with Gano releasing an album in 1987, the result of a gospel side project Mercy Seat . Richie also released several solo LPs. The group came back together in 1989, releasing 3 and then Why Do Birds Sing? ( 1991).

DeLorenzo left the group in 1993 to pursue a solo career. Guy Hoffman (formerly of the Oil Tasters and BoDeans ) replaced him in time to record New Times ( 19941994 is a common year starting on Saturday, and was designated the International year of the Family''. Events January events January 1 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect January 6 Nancy Kerrigan is clubbed on the right leg by an, Elektra RecordsElektra Records is a record label started in 1950 by Jac Holzman and Paul Rickholt, who both invested $300. It, along with Holzman's Nonesuch Records, was acquired by Kinney National Company in 1970 for $10 million. Holzman remained in charge until Asylum). Rock!!!!! ( 19951995 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). It has a Golden number of 1, and was the first year of the International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995- 2005): http://www. org/culture/indigenous . Events January events Ja, Mushroom RecordsMushroom Records is an Australian record company. It was formed by Michael Gudinksi in the early 1970s. After selling half the company to News Corporation in the early 1990s, Gudinski sold the other half in the late 1990s, whereupon Mushroom was merged wi) was released in 19951995 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). It has a Golden number of 1, and was the first year of the International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995- 2005): http://www. org/culture/indigenous . Events January events Ja, in AustraliaAustralia is the sixth-largest country in the world (geographically), the only one to occupy an entire continent, and the largest in the region of Australasia. Australia includes the island of Tasmania, which is an Australian State. Its neighbouring count only. Viva Wisconsin , a live album, was released in the United StatesThe United States of America also referred to as the United States U. America ¹ or the States is a federal republic in central North America, stretching from the Atlantic in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. It shares land borders with Canada in in 1999For the album by Prince, see 1999 (album 1999 is a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the UN. Events Kosovo War Former child star Gary Coleman files for bankruptcy Y2K prep on the independent label BeyondBeyond is a very famous alternative rock band in Hong Kong, founded in 1980s. Their songs were known for their memorable melodies and especially the soulful vocals by lead vocalist Wong Ka Kui. Among their songs, there are messages of human rights, politi, and was followed by Freak Magnet in 2001. Something's Wrong ( 2001) was an album of covers, alternate versions of old songs, demos, and acoustic live performances, and was released as an MP3-only album through Emusic.com.

The Violent Femmes Discography
Year Title Label
1983 The Violent Femmes Slash/ Rhino
1984 Hallowed Ground Slash/Rhino
1986 The Blind Leading the Naked Slash
1988 3 Slash
1991 Why Do Birds Sing? Reprise
1994 New Times Elektra Records
1995 Rock!!!!! Mushroom Records
1999 Viva Wisconsin Beyond
2000 Freak Magnet Beyond
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