Paul Westerberg: The Replacements

The Replacements: The celebrated 1980s alt-rockers say they'll play at Riot Fest in Toronto, Chicago and Denver. Exact dates haven't been announced, but Riot Fest runs Aug. 24-25 in Toronto, Sept. 13-15 in Chicago and Sept. 21-22 in Denver, according to Times Colonist. Known for their boozy, ragged live shows, The Replacements began recording for Twin Cities-based Twin/Tone Records in the early 1980s and eventually signed with major label Sire Records. While the band never had a big hit, "I'll Be You" and "Merry Go Round" got radio play and albums such as 1984's "Let It Be," named by Rolling Stone magazine No. 15 of the 100 best albums of the '80s, were critical favourites and MINNEAPOLIS - Twenty-two years after breaking up, The Replacements are reuniting for at least three shows. The Replacements haven't played a show since July 4, 1991, in Chicago. Frontman Paul Westerberg and bassist Tommy Stinson got together this year to record the EP "Songs for Slim" to benefit Replacements guitarist Slim Dunlap, who suffered a debilitating stroke last year. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.