[PAR] [TLE] The Buck Pets [SEP] The Buck Pets were an American alternative rock band formed in the late 1980s in Dallas, Texas.  They were clearly influenced by earlier bands such as The Replacements, Buzzcocks and The Jesus and Mary Chain but incorporated better production values and more overt nods to classic rock than their college rock/punk predecessors. [PAR] [TLE] The Replacements (band) [SEP] The Replacements were an American rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1979.  Initially a punk rock band, they are considered pioneers of alternative rock.  The band was composed of the guitarist and vocalist Paul Westerberg, guitarist Bob Stinson, bass guitarist Tommy Stinson and drummer Chris Mars for most of its career.  Following several acclaimed albums, including "Let It Be" and "Tim", Bob Stinson left the band in 1986, and Slim Dunlap joined as lead guitarist.  Steve Foley replaced Mars in 1990.  Towards the end of the band's career, Westerberg exerted more control over the creative output.  The group disbanded in 1991, with the members eventually pursuing various projects.  A reunion was announced on October 3, 2012.  The Replacements never had significant commercial success, except for "I'll Be You", which hit number 1 on the "Billboard" Alt Rock chart, but they influenced numerous alternative rock acts.
[PAR] [TLE] The Buck Pets [ SEP ] The Buck Pets were an American alternative rock band formed in the late 1980s in Dallas , Texas . They were clearly influenced by earlier bands such as The Replacements , Buzzcocks and The Jesus and Mary Chain but incorporated better production values and more overt nods to classic rock than their college rock / punk predecessors . [PAR] [TLE] The Replacements ( band ) [ SEP ] The Replacements were an American rock band formed in Minneapolis , Minnesota , in 1979 . Initially a punk rock band , they are considered pioneers of alternative rock . The band was composed of the guitarist and vocalist Paul Westerberg , guitarist Bob Stinson , bass guitarist Tommy Stinson and drummer Chris Mars for most of its career . Following several acclaimed albums , including " Let It Be " and " Tim " , Bob Stinson left the band in 1986 , and Slim Dunlap joined as lead guitarist . Steve Foley replaced Mars in 1990 . Towards the end of the band 's career , Westerberg exerted more control over the creative output . The group disbanded in 1991 , with the members eventually pursuing various projects . A reunion was announced on October 3 , 2012 . The Replacements never had significant commercial success , except for " I 'll Be You " , which hit number 1 on the " Billboard " Alt Rock chart , but they influenced numerous alternative rock acts .
The Buck Pets were influenced by what American rock band that was formed in 1979 in Minneapolis?
The Buck Pets were influenced by what American rock band that was formed in 1979 in Minneapolis ?
The Replacements
The Replacements