While everyone is buzzing about the MTV Video Music Awards, there actually was a major music event last night. The Replacements reunited for the first time in 22 years at Riot Fest in Toronto. Rolling Stone reports that nearly 10,000 people showed up for the historic event with Paul Westerberg and bassist Tommy Stinson, along with drummer Josh Freese and Dave Minehan on guitar.
The band’s 23-song set spanned their career and included a number of covers. So far, there are a few videos from the performance on YouTube. But for now, you may hear the entire performance streaming below courtesy of The Replacements – Live Archive Project. It is an audience recording, but it is still worth turning up your speakers and checking out.
The Replacements will play again September 15th in Chicago and September 21st in Denver.
What is your favorite song by The Replacements? Leave your two cents in the comments.
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