Formed in 1981 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Soul Asylum is an alternative rock
band that rose from the punk and alternative scene in the ‘80s before becoming
one of the most successful grunge-era rock bands of the ‘90s thanks to their
1993 single “Runaway Train”. The band – Dave Pirner (vocals, guitar), Dan Murphy
(guitar), Karl Mueller (bass) and Pat Morley (drums) – were originally known as
Loud Fast Rules but changed their name to Soul Asylum shortly thereafter. Pat
Morley was replaced in 1984 by Grant Young. Signing to Twin-Tone Records, the
band released three albums for the l...