Formed out of San Pedro, California, the Minutemen were inspired to write the songs "Corona" and "I Felt Like A Gringo" after a road trip to this country.
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Minutemen's first gig was opening for this punk band established by Greg Ginn, famous for their four bar logo and hit single "Rise Above".
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This Southern Rock band was a major influence on the Minutemen's sound, with them covering "Don't Look Now" on Double Nickels and "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?" on their record Three-Way Tie for Last. After the death of the Minutemen's lead singer, John Fogerty sent Minutemen bassist Mike Watt a condolence, a note that said "Keep on keepin' on."
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