Beat Happening

Beat Happening is an American indie rock band formed in Olympia, Washington, United States in 1982. Calvin Johnson, Heather Lewis and Bret Lunsford have been the band's continual members. Beat Happening were early leaders in the American pop and lo-fi movements, noted for their use of primitive recording techniques, disregard for the technical aspects of musicianship, and songs with subject matters of a childish or coy nature. Though not officially broken up, the band has not performed together in public since the early 1990s.

Influenced by: The Microphones, Jello Biafra, Punk rock DIY ethics

Active:

1982–early 1990s

Scene:

Olympia, Washington

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• GirlfriendSat, Aug 22
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