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Minnesota Hardcore

Season 1 Episode 2: Hüsker Dü: The Fastest Band in the World

The next episode explores the formation of Hüsker Dü, following the path of Greg Norton and Grant Hart as they first meet at a West St. Paul record store and go on to launch their own label, Reflex Records.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Backstory

1. The Backstory

Aired: Oct 30, 2020

The Twin Cities witness a punk rock phenomenon, spawning iconic bands like Th...

Episode 3 Local Bands

3. Local Bands

Aired: Nov 13, 2020

The Minneapolis hardcore scene experiences a surge in popularity, with bands ...

Episode 4 Goofy's Upper Deck

4. Goofy's Upper Deck

Aired: Nov 19, 2020

The legendary punk rock dive, Goofy's Upper Deck, was a hub of energy as Will...

Episode 7 The 2nd Wave

7. The 2nd Wave

Aired: Dec 17, 2020

The 1980s Minnesota music scene was marked by the rise of the "McPunks," a gr...

Info about Minnesota Hardcore

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Music, History