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The Nils
12+ albums
punkpower popalternative80srock
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The Nils was a power pop/punk rock band originating in Montreal, Quebec that produced several releases between 1978 and 1994, perhaps best known for their song "Scratches and Needles". The group largely revolved around singer-songwriter Alex Soria, a man determined to expand the punk scene in Canada. Although unable to break out into mainstream success and sidelined due to drug abuse with other issues, the group has garnered a cult following, and various alternative rock artists from the Hüsker Dü to Superchunk and more have praised the Nils while openly drawing influence. =>History The band was founded in 1978 by then 12-year old singer-songwriter Alex Soria (1966-2004) with his brother Carlos Soria. Other members of the Nils were Jean "Johnny" Lortie and later Alex MacSween on drums (currently with Bionic and Detention), Guy "Chico" Caron (Bass) and Chris Spedding (guitar, keyboards and producer of their debut-album). The band members performed in simple jeans and t-shirt combos like the Ramones and also shared a love for the British punk bands such as Buzzcocks and The Clash. The band never achieved widespread fame despite critical success and a following among other musicians in the genre. Many famous bands loved the Nils or were directly influenced by them: i.e. The Goo Goo Dolls, Superchunk, or the Meat Puppets. The Nils' first full-length (self-titled) album was released in 1987 at "Rock Hotel records". But they didn't have big hits outside underground radio also t
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