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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 8h

It appears that Prince meant “Uptown” in “the more metaphorical state of mind…”
From the Kristen Zschomler Multiple Property Documentation Form: Prince, 1958-1987:

The exact location of the recording studio had not been identified in previous books or articles on Prince.
While the Dirty Mind album sleeve states it was "Recorded in Uptown" (Minneapolis), it appears that Prince meant that in the more metaphorical state of mind that he sang about in his song "Uptown" from the album as opposed to an exact geographic location. xix Biographers Per Nilsen (1999: 261) and Ronin Ro (2016: 45-46) gave a general description of it being recorded in a rented house on Lake Minnetonka, where Prince lived from late 1979 or early 1980 through early 1981. His sound engineer from the time, Don Batts, stated that the house was located on the "north arm" of Lake Minnetonka, but no address was provided.
Based on items contained in a recent Prince auction and subsequent reviews of city property records, however, there is now documentation that the house was located at 680 North Arm Drive in Orono, Minnesota, on the North Arm Bay of Lake Minnetonka (demolished and a new house built on the original foundations). xxx

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 8h

Google Maps seems a little funny about Mound/Orono when you enter the address. It’s actually in Orono. But, yes, the greater Lake Minnetonka area.

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 14h

The album was recorded at the home and studio he rented at 680 North Arm Drive in Orono. He lived there from late ‘79 to early ‘81. The place was later demolished after a fire in ‘82.

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 14h

On this date: October 8, 1980. Prince released “Dirty Mind.” It was his third studio album.

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Bun Ian Carlos @colecovision.bsky.social · 1d

Née Duffy’s

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mpls photo bot @mplsphotobot.bsky.social · 1d

Norma Jean's and Mirage Nightclub (1991)
2600 26th Ave. S (Norma Jean's); 2603 26th Ave. S (Mirage)
Source: Hennepin County Library

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 1d

Bob Dylan #localangle

New Bob Dylan box set features previously unreleased songs recorded in Minnesota

Among Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Minnesota’s own Bob Dylan has been one of the most generous in sharing outtakes from his career. On Halloween, he’ll release “Bootleg Series Volume 1…

www.twincities.com

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 2d

Ad in City Pages, Oct. 21, 1992.

SOUL ASYLUM
GRAVE DANCERS UNION
Pick up
Soul Asylum's exhilarating
SOUL ASYLUM
GRAVE DANCERS UNION including:
SOMEBODY TO SHOVE/RUNAWAY TRAIN
BLACK GOLD/APRIL FOOL
new release, specially priced at these
locations...
... GARAGE D'OR 2548 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis 871-0563
.. FLIPSIDE 2057 Randolph Ave., St. Paul 698-5116
... ROADRUNNER 4304 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis 822-0613
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... LET IT BE 1001 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis 339-7439
Register at these locations to win a limited
Soul Asylum collector's item!

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 2d

On this date: October 6, 1992. Soul Asylum released their “Grave Dancers Union” LP. The popularity of the album propelled the band to superstardom.

Album cover of “Grave Dancers Union” by Soul Asylum.

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 3d

Happy birthday Tommy Stinson, Replacement, Guns N Roses, Perfect, Bash and Pop, Cowboys in the Campfire: bass player, singer, songwriter - this guy’s got a lot going on. Born to Mother Stinson 10/6/1966. #TommyStinson #TheMats #RockHonorRoll

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 3d

Just released D4 video with lots of ‘90s content.

Dillinger Four - An American Banned

YouTube video by Dillinger Four

music.youtube.com

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Chris Steller @chrissteller.bsky.social · 3d

The B-52s' local debut was a *checks notes* four-night residency at *checks notes* the Longhorn-off-the-Mall that took place *checks notes* slightly less than a year before this Duffy's date.

Newspaper ad in the Twin Cities Reader, Friday, Oct. 13, 1978
B-52s with Suburbs, Commandos, Hypstrz, and Flamingo, Oct. 20-23,

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 4d

On this date: October 4, 1979. The B-52s at Duffy’s. From Duffy’s FB page.

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 4d

Music at William’s Pub in early October 1985.

WILLIAM’S PUB
2911
HENNEPIN AVENUE
UPTOWN -MPLS
823-6271

OPEN DAILY 7:00 PM
WED., OCT. 2 BOILED IN LEAD

THURS., OCT. 3 URBAN GUERILLAS
FRI.-SAT., OCT. 4-5 DOUG MAYNARD
& FRIENDS
SUN., OCT: 6
SLICE

MON., OCT. 7. PAUL METSA & FRIENDS
TUES., OCT. 8
LYNWOOD SLIM
& THE BLUE SHADOWS

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 5d

Elivis’ Twin Cities appearances are thoroughly covered here, including the 1974 visit.

Elvis in The Twin Cities

1956 LAS VEGAS Although Elvis’s career started in 1954 and he had some records on the country chart, he didn’t have a record on the main Billboard charts until March 3, 1956 with “Heartbreak Hotel.” ...

twincitiesmusichighlights.net

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 5d

On this date: October 2nd and 3rd, 1974, Elvis Presley performed at the St. Paul Civic Center. “Send checks or money orders..” Ten dollars in 1974 is roughly equivalent to $65 today. Obtained photo somewhere on FB.

LIVE-IN PERSON
ELVIS PRESLEY
OCT. 2 & 3 8:30 P.M.
ST. PAUL CIVIC CENTER ARENA
ONLY TWIN CITIES APPEARANCE
MAIL ORDERS ACCEPTED. NOW, OR DROP YOUR ORDER OFF AT THE CIVIC CENTER BOX OFFICE.
TICKETS $10°° $750 $500
SEND CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS, PAYABLE TO "ELVIS PRESLEY SHOW", TO ST. PAUL CIVIC CENTER 143 W. 4TH ST. 55102; WITH STAMPED SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE AND 50c FOR HANDLING. FOR INFORMATION CALL
224-7361.

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 5d

Mid-September to mid-October of 1991 at First Avenue & 7th Street Entry. From the Minnesota Music Archive.

Music calendar for First Avenue & 7th Street Entry from September 12 to October 12, 1991.

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 6d

Jimmy Lonetti @djgloverepair.bsky.social · 6d

#gloveshopcassettes
Released 41 years ago today

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 6d

Maybe the rooftop will be featured in the movie. 😊

Minneapolis rockers Replacements targeted for biopic movie

“Stranger Things” star Finn Wolfhard is involved in a newly reported film adaptation of the 2016 book on the band, “Trouble Boys.”

www.startribune.com

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 6d

On this date: “Let It Be” by the Replacements was released on October 2, 1984.
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Album cover with members of the Replacements on the rooftop of the Stinson home. Photo by Daniel Corrigan.

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mpls photo bot @mplsphotobot.bsky.social · 7d

Mr. Nib's (1970s)
2609 26th Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 7d

Celebrated First Avenue stage manager Conrad Sverkerson has died

Conrad Sverkerson, mostly known by his first name, had worked at First Avenue since 1988 and held the title of stage manager since 1990.

www.thecurrent.org

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 8d

The WLOL studio moved around. 1021 LaSalle went up for sale for $115,000 the same year as the photo above. The Target headquarters now includes this property. From the Minneapolis Star on June 21, 1966.

133. Bus.-Indstrl. Prop. for Sale
WOL BUILDING
1021 LaSALLE
One story and
very
ment.
size 54 x75.
usable
base-
conditioned.
Completely
Off
street
air
available
next
to building.
Floors are vinyl covered. offices
Executive
saneled &
Totall
rIce
$115.000.
Excellent
all C. J. Morey.
carpeted. Herms!
THORPE BROS.
519 Morquette
Realtors
FE 3-2133

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 8d

WLOL radio building at 1021 LaSalle Ave in Minneapolis in 1966. From the MN Historical Society, posted recently on the Historic Minneapolis Minnesota FB page.
LOL apparently stood for “Land of Lakes.” The sign for Harry’s Cafe at 11th & Nicollet is visible in the background.

1966 photo of building with: “WLOL 985 FM”

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 9d

Cool story about this unique Minneapolis shop.

Store owner rescues a bit of WWII broadcast history

Tucked deep inside the Vintage Music Company lives a piece of radio history waiting to be heard once again.

www.mprnews.org

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