The Connells

The Connells
Formed: 1984 in Raleigh, NC
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Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Jangle Pop, College Rock
Group Members: David Connell, Michael Connell, George Huntley, Doug MacMillian, Steve Potak, Peele Wimberley
Biography: The Raleigh, North Carolina-based jangle-pop outfit the Connells formed in the spring of 1984. Fronted by guitarist Mike Connell and his bassist brother David, the first incarnation of the group also featured vocalist Doug McMillan and drummer John Schultz, who was soon replaced by former Johnny Quest ...Read full biography
Boylan Heights
Released: 1987
Label: TVT
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Boylan Heights, the Connells' second album, shows a great improvement over its predecessor. With help from producer Mitch Easter, the band effectively combines Southern rock's jangly guitars with Celtic ...Read full review
One Simple Word
Released: 1990
Label: TVT
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In the course of four albums, The Connells have evolved their own style within the jangling guitar-rock sound so prevalent in alternative bands of the '80s. Mainly it's been a matter of writing more distinctive ...Read full review
More The Connells albums: Main Albums (8), Singles & EPs (1)
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