Husker Du

Hüsker Dü ( translates in Swedish as "Do you remember") was an American alternative rock band who got their name from a once popular board game. The Minneapolis-based alternative rock trio formed in 1979 around the dual talents of guitarist/vocalist Bob Mould and drummer/vocalist Grant Hart. They recorded a series of highly influential albums for the independent label (run by former members of Black Flag) SST. In 1986 Hüsker Dü became the first band from the 80s hardcore scene to sign with a major label. They recorded two albums for Warner Brothers before splitting up in 1988. Since Hüsker Dü broke up, Grant Hart and Bob Mould have both worked in other bands—Hart with Nova Mob and Mould with Sugar—and now continue to record as solo artists.

Links To Peel
Peel probably first played the band's single "Eight Miles High", which was a cover of the Byrds track in 1984 and would continue playing the band's material throughout the 80's and early 90's. The group's track "Makes No Sense At All" reached number 46 in Peel's 1985 Festive Fifty. On his show from 22 June 1991, Peel set a competition for listeners to identify a Husker Du track. After the group split, members Hart joined with Nova Mob and Mould formed Sugar, both bands did not get any interest from Peel, despite Peel listeners voting 3 tracks from Sugar in the 1992 Festive Fifty.

Festive Fifty Entries

 * 1985 Festive Fifty: Makes No Sense At All #46

Other Shows Played
1984 1985 1986 1987 1989 1991
 * 11 June 1984: Eight Miles High (7") SST
 * 22 January 1985: Pride (LP - Zen Arcade) SST
 * 13 May 1985: Whatcha Drinkin'
 * 24 July 1985: Something I Learned Today (2xLP – Zen Arcade) SST
 * 16 December 1985: Makes No Sense At All (LP – Flip Your Wig) SST FF #46
 * 29 January 1986 (VPRO): Ticket To Ride (EP – Big Four) NME
 * 26 February 1986: Don't Want To Know If You Are Lonely (12") Warner
 * Peel March 1986: Don't Want To Know If You Are Lonely (12") Warner
 * 01 September 1987: Deadly Skies (EP - Metal Circus) SST
 * 24 December 1989 (BBC Radio East Anglia): 'I'll Never Forget You (Double LP-Zen Arcade)' (SST)
 * 22 June 1991: Amusement (b/w 7" - Statues / Amusement) Reflex


 * 13 July 1991: Ticket To Ride (EP - Big Four) NME
 * 14 July 1991: Eight Miles High (single) SST
 * Peel Early Summer 1991: Amusement (b/w 7" - Statues / Amusement) Reflex