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The band Dinosaur Jr. was founded in 1984. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in Amherst. Generally, music journalists would define Dinosaur Jr.’s style within the genre/s of alternative rock, and other rock music.
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J Mascis
Joseph Donald Mascis Jr. (; born December 10, 1965), known professionally as J Mascis, is an American musician, best known as the singer, guitarist and main songwriter for the alternative rock band Dinosaur Jr. He has also released several albums as a solo art... [wikipedia]
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Sebadoh
Sebadoh () is an American indie rock band formed in 1988 in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States, by Eric Gaffney and Dinosaur Jr. bass player Lou Barlow. Along with such bands as Pavement and Guided by Voices, Sebadoh helped pioneer lo-fi music, a style ... [wikipedia]
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Sonic Youth
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Mudhoney
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Pavement
Pavement was an American indie rock band that formed in Stockton, California in 1989. For most of their career, the group consisted of Stephen Malkmus (vocals and guitar), Scott Kannberg (guitar and vocals), Mark Ibold (bass), Steve West (drums) and Bob Nastan... [wikipedia]
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Built To Spill
Built to Spill is an American indie rock band based in Boise, Idaho, United States formed in 1992. Centered around guitarist/lead vocalist Doug Martsch, the only permanent member, Built to Spill has released eight full-length albums since its incarnation. The ... [wikipedia]
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Superchunk
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Meat Puppets
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Guided By Voices
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Screaming Trees
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Archers Of Loaf
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The Lemonheads
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Mission Of Burma
Mission of Burma was an American post-punk band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1979. The band was formed by Roger Miller (guitar), Clint Conley (bass), Peter Prescott (drums) and Martin Swope (tape manipulator/sound engineer). Miller, Conley and Prescott s... [wikipedia]
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Pixies
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Sugar
Sugar was an American alternative rock band of the early 1990s. Formed in 1992, they were led by the singer and guitarist Bob Mould (ex-Hüsker Dü), alongside bassist David Barbe (ex-Mercyland) and drummer Malcolm Travis (ex-Human Sexual Response).... [wikipedia]
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The Breeders
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What Genre is Dinosaur Jr.?
Dinosaur Jr. genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for Dinosaur Jr.. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of alternative rock, and other rock music.