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Suburbs flashback (R.I.P. Bruce Allen)

A couple of the band's old videos to help jar the fond memories.

By Chris Riemenschneider

December 8, 2009 at 8:09PM

The Suburbs' music certainly stands up, but the best way to really remember the band following the sad passing of guitarist Bruce Allen is to see them as well as hear them. Here's the video for "Cows" that features Bruce kicking off the jams:

And, of course, here's the video for "Love Is the Law" featuring the band in all its stylish glory. Be sure to also look up the "Drinking" live video at the Cabooze in 1981, which we won't post here for legal purposes (protecting the band, not us!).

about the writer

Chris Riemenschneider

Critic / Reporter

Chris Riemenschneider has been covering the Twin Cities music scene since 2001, long enough for Prince to shout him out during "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)." The St. Paul native authored the book "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom" and previously worked as a music critic at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas.