Bash & Pop
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Founder | Tommy Stinson |
| Defunct | 1994 (initially) |
| Fate | Disbanded in 1994; reformed in 2016 |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Tommy Stinson |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Bash & Pop is an American alternative rock ensemble originating in 1992 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, spearheaded by Tommy Stinson following the disbandment of The Replacements. The group issued a single album before dissolving in 1994. In 2016, Stinson revived Bash & Pop with a refreshed lineup and released a new album.
History
The name Bash & Pop was selected through a contest held by New York's WDRE radio station. After The Replacements ended, bassist Tommy Stinson transitioned to guitar and formed the band alongside drummer Steve Foley, also formerly of The Replacements, his brother Kevin Foley on bass, and guitarist Steve Brantseg.
Their debut album, Friday Night Is Killing Me, came out in January 1993 under Sire/Reprise Records. It featured contributions from notable musicians such as Benmont Tench, Mike Campbell, Jeff Trott, Greg Leisz, Brian McCloud, Phil Jones, and Tommy Steel. Critical reception was mixed; Stewart Mason of Allmusic highlighted tracks like "Loose Ends" and "Fast and Hard" but pointed out uneven songwriting. Meanwhile, Rolling Stone acknowledged the album’s appeal despite lacking the refinement characteristic of The Replacements. Variety commended Stinson's vocal delivery and spirited performance.
Following the album’s release, Bash & Pop embarked on a tour and recorded "Making Me Sick" for the 1994 Clerks soundtrack. The band ultimately disbanded later that year.
Reflecting on the group's end, Stinson expressed that neither of the two lineups managed to capture the chemistry or creative vision he had anticipated after The Replacements’ breakup.
Post-breakup
After Bash & Pop’s dissolution, Stinson founded the band Perfect, subsequently joined Guns N' Roses, and released his solo project Village Gorilla Head. Drummer Steve Foley became part of Wheelo (previously known as 69), which released the album Something Wonderful in 1997.
2016 reunion
Between 2015 and 2016, Tommy Stinson worked on new songs, issuing two tracks on the L.M.A.O. EP. Opting to release music under the Bash & Pop name once more, he launched a PledgeMusic campaign to finance the new record. On November 2, 2016, it was announced that Anything Could Happen would be released on January 20, 2017, accompanied by a music video for the single "On The Rocks."
Band members
1992-1994
- Tommy Stinson – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Steve Brantseg – lead guitar
- Kevin Foley – bass
- Steve Foley – drums, percussion
2016–present
- Tommy Stinson – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Steve Selvidge – lead guitar
- Justin Perkins – bass
- Joe Sirois – drums, percussion
Studio albums
- Friday Night Is Killing Me (1993)
- Anything Could Happen (2017)
Singles
- Too Late/Saturday (Featuring Nicole Atkins) (2017)
Compilations
- Clerks: Music from the Motion Picture (1994) Includes "Making Me Sick"