Yo La Tengo facts for kids
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Yo La Tengo
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Yo La Tengo performing in 2005, from left to right: Hubley, McNew, and Kaplan
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Hoboken, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Indie rock, experimental rock, noise pop, dream pop |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | Matador, Bar/None, City Slang, Alias, Arts & Crafts México |
| Associated acts | Dump, |
| Members | Georgia Hubley Ira Kaplan James McNew |
| Past members | Dave Schramm Stephan Wichnewski Dave Rick Mike Lewis |
Yo La Tengo is an American rock band. They formed in 1984 in Hoboken, New Jersey. The band is known for its unique sound, which mixes different styles of music. They have been making music for a long time.
Who Are Yo La Tengo?
Yo La Tengo is a famous band from the United States. They started playing music together in 1984. The band is known for its creative and often quiet songs. They also play louder, more experimental music. They have released many albums over the years.
How They Started
The band was formed by a husband and wife, Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley. Ira sings and plays guitar. Georgia plays the drums and also sings. They started playing music together in their hometown. Later, James McNew joined the band. He plays bass guitar and sings too. This group of three has been the main part of the band for many years.
Their Unique Sound
Yo La Tengo plays several types of music. Their style is often called indie rock. This means their music is made by independent record labels. They also play experimental rock, which means they like to try new sounds. Sometimes their music is called noise pop. This is because they use loud, noisy sounds in a pop song style. They also play dream pop, which has a soft, dreamy sound. The band often changes their style from song to song. They are known for their live shows, where they can play very different kinds of music.
Band Members
The main members of Yo La Tengo are:
- Ira Kaplan: He sings and plays guitar.
- Georgia Hubley: She plays drums and sings.
- James McNew: He plays bass guitar and sings.
These three musicians have been playing together for a long time. They write their own songs. They also sometimes play songs by other artists.
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