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Dinosaur Jr.

Dinosaur Jr. is an American rock band formed in Amherst, Massachusetts, in 1984. Originally called Dinosaur, the band was forced to change their name because of legal issues.

The band was founded by J Mascis (guitar, vocals, primary songwriter), Lou Barlow (bass, vocals), and Murph (drums). After three albums on independent labels, the band earned a reputation as one of the formative influences on…

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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
United States
Founded
1984
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Elektra
Warner Bros. Records
Island
Sub Pop Records
Last updated: August 21st, 2024·MusicBrainz

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