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The Replacements in 1985, left to right: Paul Westerberg, Chris Mars, Bob Stinson, and Tommy Stinson
During the new-wave 1980s, four lovable losers who embraced classic rock somehow were signed to a major label. Today on Soundcheck: the story of one of the sloppiest, most beloved bands in rock: The Replacements. And later: Dar Williams is best known as an acoustic folk and pop songwriter, but she's not afraid of the occasional Pink Floyd cover. Williams joins us for a live performance in our studio.
An Oral History of the Replacements
Their legend is entrenched in rock history: Three neighborhood friends form a band in a Minneapolis basement, recruit a 12-year-old brother to play bass, and become one of the most critically acclaimed rock acts of the 1980s. Along the way there's comedy, tragedy -- and a lot of beery folklore. ...
Princeton's Got a Brand New Bag
James Brown's career and cultural contributions are the subject of a two-day symposium at Princeton University. Daphne Brooks joins us to talk about the program for "Aint That A Groove: The Legacy of James Brown."
Dar Williams
Over 15 years, Dar Williams has become a mainstay among folk singer-songwriters. She's also written two books for young readers and undertaken a side career as an activist. She joins us to talk about her new live DVD, "Live at the Bearsville Theater." And, she performs live in our studio.