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The Jayhawks
Formed: 1985 in Minneapolis, MN
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Genre: Country, Pop/Rock
Group Members: Ken Callahan, Don Heffington, Kraig Johnson, Gary Louris, Steve McCarthy, Tim O'Reagan, Mark Olson, Marc Perlman, Karen Grotberg, Thad Spencer, ...See All
Biography: Led by the gifted songwriting, impeccable playing, and honeyed harmonies of vocalists/guitarists Mark Olson and Gary Louris, the Jayhawks' shimmering blend of country, folk, and bar band rock made them one of the most widely acclaimed artists to emerge from the alternative country scene. The group sprang ...Read full biography
Hollywood Town Hall
Hollywood Town Hall
Released: 1992
Label: American Recordings
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It was one of the more unlikely major label releases of 1992 -- nothing to do with grunge, certainly not a last holdout from '80s mainstream sludge. On the flip side, it wasn't really the incipient alternative ...Read full review
Tomorrow the Green Grass
Tomorrow the Green Grass
Released: 1995
Label: Sony Music Distribution
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The Jayhawks' final record with singer/songwriter Mark Olson, Tomorrow the Green Grass is also the group's finest. While the band's earlier efforts perfected a more traditional brand of country-rock, their ...Read full review
More The Jayhawks albums: Main Albums (13), Compilations (7), Singles & EPs (11), Others (1)
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