Bash N Pop

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Tommy Stinson's first attempt at a post-Replacements band of his own, the short-lived Bash & Pop, never quite lived up to their promise. Formed by Stinson (who switched from bass to guitar and took over lead vocal and songwriting duties) and drummer Steve Foley, who had briefly replaced Chris Mars in the waning days of the Replacements, the group added Foley's bassist brother Kevin Foley and guitarist Steve Brantseg and recorded 1993's Friday Night Is Killing Me with Minneapolis producer Don Smith.

By all accounts, the group never jelled into a cohesive unit and rumor has it that Stinson recorded most of the album playing most of the instruments by himself with various guest musicians. The band limped through an aborted tour and unceremoniously broke up after the album sold little and garnered mixed reviews.

Two singles were released by the band, "Loose Ends" (B-side: "Harboring A Fugitive") and "Fast And Hard" (see above) with B-side: "Situation". 1994 also saw the track "Making Me Sick" feature on the Clerks soundtrack.

When Bash N Pop disbanded, Tommy Stinson went on to form the equally short-lived Perfect.

We are sad to report that Steve Foley passed away August 26th 2008. Our thoughts are with Steves family and friends.

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Bash and Pop's music video for "Loose Ends" can be seen below:

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