On this day, 2 September 2013, American rock band Dinosaur Jr played Cardiff University.
Originally called Dinosaur, the band was forced to change their name due to legal issues.
The band was founded by J Mascis (guitar, vocals, primary songwriter), Lou Barlow (bass, vocals), and Murph (drums). After three albums on independent labels, the band earned a reputation as one of the formative influences on American alternative rock..
Creative tension led to Mascis firing Barlow, who later formed Sebadoh and Folk Implosion. His replacement, Mike Johnson, came aboard for three major-label albums. Murph eventually quit, with Mascis taking over drum duties on the band's albums before the group disbanded in 1997. The original lineup reformed in 2005, releasing five albums thereafter.
Setlist
Thumb
The Lung
In a Jar
Don't Pretend You Didn't Know
Watch the Corners
Pieces
Rude
Out There
Start Choppin
Little Fury Things
Training Ground
(Deep Wound cover)
Freak Scene
Forget the Swan
Encore:
Bulbs of Passion
Just Like Heaven
(The Cure cover)
