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jay’s longhorn bar
from hüsker dü, the replacements posted in music by pete_nice
A former steak house turned music venue, Jay's Longhorn Bar (or more simply, the Longhorn) was one of the gravitational centers of the punk/hardcore scene. A long bar with low ceilings and a stage at the end, the Longhorn saw numerous legendary acts perform there, including Hüsker Dü, the Replacements, the Suicide Commandos, the Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads, the Police (on their first US tour) and many more.
The Longhorn had a short life, opening in 1978 and closing in 1980, but left an indelible mark on Twin Cities music.
view full location details...former location of uptown bar
from uptown bar posted in music by prof_improbable
This is the former location of the Uptown Bar. A legendary greasy spoon and rock venue, the Uptown Bar featured such acts as the Replacements, Husker Du, and many others. It also served remarkably tasty skillets. Some of my favorite Sunday mornings were spent here hung over with all the other sinners. Now it is an Apple store. We miss you, Uptown Bar.
replacements’ guitarist deathplace
from the replacements posted in music by prof_improbable
Bob Stinson, lead guitarist for the legendary rock band the Replacements, died in an apartment above this address on 2/18/95.
Despite reports to the contrary, Stinson did not die of an overdose, but as the coroner reported, "...rather his body simply wore out after years of abuse."
This location is referenced in Chuck Klosterman's, "Killing Yourself to Live."
R.I.P.