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A Canadian alternative rock and roll unit centered out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Watchmen’s muscular, roots-based pop sound drew evaluations to bands just like the Tragically Hip, R.E.M., as well as the Wallflowers. Founded in 1988 round the skills of vocalist Danny Greaves, guitarist Joey Serlin, bassist Peter Loewen, and …

Making use of their clever lyrics and folk-tinged melodies, the Crash Test Dummies were an ideal rock-band for affluent ’90s university students and yuppies. Their 1st recording was a multi-platinum strike in their indigenous Canada, but just gained a little cult pursuing in other areas of the globe. Thanks to …