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Musicians

The Resume

    (1979-1988)
    Formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Bob Mould - guitar/vocals (1979-88)
    Grant Hart - drummer/vocals (1979-88)
    Greg Norton - bass (1979-88)
    Recorded the albums 'Land Speed Record,' 'In a Free Land,' 'Everything Falls Apart,' 'Metal Circus,' 'Zen Arcade,' 'New Day Rising,' 'Flip Your Wig,' 'Candy Apple Grey' and 'Warehouse: Songs and Stories'

Why they might be annoying:

    They named themselves after a Danish board game from the 1950's.
    'Hüsker Dü' translates to 'do you remember?'
    Their debut album featured 17 songs that in total lasted 26 minutes.
    During the mid 80's, Bob and Grant developed an addiction to speed and alcohol.
    During the late 80's, Bob was cleaning up while Grant was experimenting with heroin, which would eventually lead to the demise of the band.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They were signed to Black Flag's Greg Ginn and Chuck Dukowski's record label, SST Records.
    They're seen as one of the most influential underground bands ever.
    Even though he was a drummer, Grant shared lead vocals with Bob.
    They were known for their 'nonstop barrage' of music during their concerts.
    They ranked 68th on VH-1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.

Credit: His Name is Robert


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 10 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 12 Votes: 8.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 29 Votes: 79.31% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 48.39% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 45 Votes: 37.78% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 88 Votes: 47.73% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 108 Votes: 59.26% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 210 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 281 Votes: 60.85% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 66 Votes: 33.33% Annoying