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BoDeans | |
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 BoDeans in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1983–present |
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| Past members | See Member Section for former members. |
| Website | bodeans |
BoDeans is an American rock band formed in Waukesha, Wisconsin who came to prominence in the 1980s. The band's sound encompasses multiple rock genres, including roots rock,[1] heartland rock,[2] and alternative rock.[3] The band's biggest hit to date is "Closer to Free", which was used as the theme song to the hit TV series Party of Five. The band has been described as "one of the most successful, and best known, bands to come out of the Milwaukee area".[4] BoDeans is included in a permanent installation at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland, Ohio.[5]
- ^ Wardlaw, Matt (October 1, 2014). "He Can't Stop: Bodeans' Frontman Talks About the Band's 30-Year History". Cleveland Scene.
- ^ "The BoDeans' Heartland Rock". Washingtonpost.com. June 6, 1986.
- ^ Adams, Sean (September 26, 2012). "Roots and alternative rock group BoDeans to perform at Whitaker Center". pennlive.com.
- ^ "Former BoDeans member Sam Llanas pulled from Paperfest, Waterfest schedules". Postcrescent.com. July 5, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- ^ "Hennepin Theatre Trust to Welcome Wisconsin-Based Rock Band BODEANS". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved September 19, 2017.