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Tetes Noires were known for their eclectic sound, funky fashion, and badass attitude in the 1980s. But as producer Daniel Zamzow learned of Twin Cities’ first all-female rock band, their earliest show at Pride Festival left them wondering if they were too outlandish. [Read Transcript...]
The multi-talented Ardis Wells together with her Rhythm Ranch Gals are considered the earliest all-female country band in the United States. Though Ms. Wells life is full of great stories, producer Daniel Zamzow tells us about one infamous time she combined her acrobatic skills with her musical act in a small bar in Minneapolis. [Read Transcript...]
For young Patty, Maxene, and LaVerne Andrews, a Minneapolis talent show was how their star began to rise. Daniel Zamzow describes how Minnesota’s most famous sisters were first noticed. [Read Transcript...]
The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which debuted in 1970, is considered one of the best TV shows in history. When fans think about their show, says Britt Aamodt, they also think about that famous hat toss in a wintry Minneapolis intersection. [Read Transcript...]
