Lullaby for the Working Class

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Lullaby for the Working Class was an indie folk rock band from Lincoln, Nebraska, active from the mid-to-late 1990s. Fronted by Omaha, Nebraska singer-songwriter Ted Stevens (of the bands Mayday and Cursive), the group also featured multi-instrumentalist and producer Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes, his brother, producer A.J. Mogis, and drummer Shane Aspegren. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Partain, Jack. "Lullaby for the Working Class". Trouser Press . Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  2. "Lullaby for the Working Class". AllMusic. Retrieved July 6, 2024.