The lemonheads were formed in Boston circa 1986. At this stage they played very snotty brand of punk rock The Lemonheads evolution from post hardcore punk rock
To pop punk pioneers
Is one of the strangest sagas In alternative music. Initially, the group was a
trio formed by three teenage Boston suburbanites, but over the years, the band became a vehicle for Evan Dando. Blessed with a warm, voice, The Lemonheads became popular In the early '90's, when bands like Nirvana, made alternative music commercially viable. While Evan simple, catchy songs were instantly accessible, they tended to hide the more subversive nature of his lyrics, developing his signature blend of pop, punk, and country-rock. The Lemonheads found breakthrough singles with
Into your arms Luka In The early 90's
It's a Shame About Ray made the group into media sensations,