Musician Dictionary

The Smithereens

American rock band from Carteret, New Jersey · New Jersey power pop band

DescriptionAmerican rock band from Carteret, New Jersey
Source: Wikidata
Formed1980
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Formed inCarteret Carteret
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS United States
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Genresalternative rock
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsMNRK Music Group Capitol Records
Source: Wikidata
AwardsNew Jersey Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Members

Also known as

Smithereens Smithereens, The

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Identifiers

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