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The Replacements

The Replacements is a popular Rock group from United States, formed on January 1, 1979.

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 . Popular albums include "Pleased To Meet Me", "Tim" and "Let It Be".