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Coffee Break: Multiple leads

An early press photo of Husker Du, taken by Steve Hengstler in St. Paul.
An early press photo of Husker Du, taken by Steve Hengstler in St. Paul.Steve Hengstler / Courtesy Annie Rheineck

by Sean McPherson and Anna Weggel

April 05, 2021

Our Minnesota Music Month featured band of the day is St. Paul trio Husker Du, a band that played their first shows in 1979, laid the groundwork for grunge and alternative rock music, and featured three members -- two of whom would take turns singing lead on songs.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that have multiple lead singers?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Earth Wind and Fire - Shining Star
Sloan - Follow The Leader
The Beatles - A Day In The Life
Drive-By Truckers - Shh, Shots Count
Sleater-Kinney - The Center Won't Hold
Fleetwood Mac - You Make Loving Fun
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Stop That Train