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When did Violent Femmes start making music?
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Violent Femmes's first song “Blister in the Sun” released on April 13, 1983.
Violent Femmes is an American folk punk band. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the band started in 1980, and took a hard-earned break from 2009-2013. They are currently active. The band consists of 3 members: singer-songwriter and guitarist Gordon Gano, current drummer John Sparrow, and bassist Brian Ritchie. Violent Femmes has released nine... Read More
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