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Hüsker Dü As Hart and Mould developed as musicians and songwriters, an unspoken tension and competition arose in the band between them. This was often fueled by alcohol and drugs, which both men consumed at prodigious levels. As their success gained momentum, so did their rift. By 1986 they were the first of the independent bands of the second wave of Punk to sign with a major label, inking a deal with Warner Bros. Records Chemical problems continued to plague the band from all directions. After a lackluster tour in support of "Warehouse: Songs and Stories," the band made a final push across North America in 1987. It was, in effect, a farewell tour, featuring the most stirring moments from their repertoire. The tour was documented on "The Living End," a Warner Brothers release. The band dissolved after a show in Columbia, MO., during which Hart was unable to carry his drumming and vocal duties due to junk sickness. 1989-1994 Hart finally began to clean up himself. In 1989 he released the solo EP , 2541, on Hüsker Dü's former label, SST . Interestingly, the number of the title is taken from the address of his former band's office and rehearsal house, where the members had at one time lived. Marshall Crenshaw would later cover the title song, as would the Go-Betweens' Robert Forster. After the release of the ep Hart went further into sobriety. He formed a new band, Nova Mob, with Michael Crego on drums, and Tom Merkl on bass, with Hart himself taking Guitar duties. The lineup later changed with Marc Retish on drums, and Chris Hessler on lead guitar. The band routinely toured Europe to warm reception. The Nova Mob released two full length recordings, and one ep. They disbanded after the last record and a final tour. Beyond Hart returned to recording as a solo artist with the release of Ecce Homo, in 1996, and Good News for Modern Man, offered in late 1999. In 2004 Hart and Mould reunited at the Benefit Concert for Karl Mueller , the bassist for fellow Minneapolis stalwarts, Soul Asylum , who was then fighting what would turn out to be a losing battle with cancer. According to his website, Hart is currently recording in Montreal, with a release expected in 2006. Discography HüSKER Dü
NOVA MOB
GRANT HART SOLO
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