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'''Breaking Circus''' was a Minneapolis-area postpunk band from the 1980s. The band was based in Minneapolis, but actually formed in the Chicago area. For their first gig Breaking Circus had a double debut with [[Silent Language]] at the [[Cubby Bear]] on Saturday, July 2, [[1983]]. | '''Breaking Circus''' was a Minneapolis-area postpunk band from the 1980s. The band was based in Minneapolis, but actually formed in the Chicago area. For their first gig Breaking Circus had a double debut with [[Silent Language]] at the [[Cubby Bear]] on Saturday, July 2, [[1983]]. | ||
Led by [[Steve Björklund]], Breaking Circus also initially included [[John Lundin]]. Breaking Circus signed to [[Homestead Records]] for their first release, The Very Long Fuse. | Led by [[Steve Björklund]], Breaking Circus also initially included [[John Lundin]] and [[Bruce Lange]]. Breaking Circus signed to [[Homestead Records]] for their first release, The Very Long Fuse. | ||
In [[1986]], Bjorklund moved to Minneapolis and began working with Rifle Sport. The band released Ice Machine and Smokers' Paradise in 1987, and broke up the following year. | In [[1986]], Bjorklund moved to Minneapolis and began working with Rifle Sport. The band released Ice Machine and Smokers' Paradise in 1987, and broke up the following year. | ||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
=== Minneapolis === | |||
* [[Steve Bjorklund]] - Vocals, Guitar | * [[Steve Bjorklund]] - Vocals, Guitar | ||
Revision as of 01:07, 15 July 2009
Breaking Circus was a Minneapolis-area postpunk band from the 1980s. The band was based in Minneapolis, but actually formed in the Chicago area. For their first gig Breaking Circus had a double debut with Silent Language at the Cubby Bear on Saturday, July 2, 1983.
Led by Steve Björklund, Breaking Circus also initially included John Lundin and Bruce Lange. Breaking Circus signed to Homestead Records for their first release, The Very Long Fuse.
In 1986, Bjorklund moved to Minneapolis and began working with Rifle Sport. The band released Ice Machine and Smokers' Paradise in 1987, and broke up the following year.
Members
Minneapolis
- Steve Bjorklund - Vocals, Guitar
- Phil Harder - Guitar
- Peter Conway aka Flour - Bass
- Todd Trainer - Drums
Releases
- The Very Long Fuse EP (1985, Homestead Records)
- Smokers Paradise EP (1986, Positive)
- The Ice Machine LP (1987, Homestead)