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		pjmorris 21 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rare concert recordings are landing on the Interne... Seconded. This was a great read, and led me to a lot of great listening. And some wondering about how far Minutemen would've went if D. Boon hadn't passed so early. I also think there's a lot to learn from the book about DIY for any startup or community organizer. Lastly, if you read and you want to learn more about 'The Replacements', 'Trouble Boys', Bob Mehr, is a terrific read.

ilamont 21 days ago [–]

> I also think there's a lot to learn from the book about DIY for any startup or community organizer.

The parallels with being in a band and a startup are real. Azerrad says many times in the book that what these bands were doing was entrepreneurial.

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