The list goes something like this-
Well. Of course Prince is...
The contenders...

The Replacements: A defining 1980s alternative rock band.

Hüsker Dü: Influential punk rock band formed in the Twin Cities.

Soul Asylum: Known for hits like "Runaway Train".

The Jayhawks: A key alt-country/roots rock group.

The Castaways: Known for the 1965 hit "Liar, Liar".

The Jets: Family band famous in the 1980s.


Trampled by Turtles: Progressive bluegrass band from Duluth.

Low: A long-running slowcore band from Duluth.

Cloud Cult: Experimental indie rock band

The Cactus Blossoms: Modern retro-country/folk duo.

Semisonic: 1 hit wonder- closing time

Owl City: Known for the #1 hit "Fireflies".

Babes in Toyland: 1990s punk/riot grrrl band.

Dillinger Four: Well-known punk band.

Gully Boys: Rising indie rock band.
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Me yeah I like the jayhawks.
Replacements were good.

But the one never mentioned. Bc everybody thinks they are an English new wave band-

Information Society.
Personally.... I liked them better than Prince.
Although prince had some really f-n great singles!

He never sampled spock!
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