Semisonic
Sign in to saveSemisonic is an American rock band formed in Minneapolis in 1995, consisting of Dan Wilson (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), John Munson (bass, keyboards, backing vocals, guitar), and Jacob Slichter (drums, percussion, keyboards, backing vocals). They are best known in the U.S. for their 1998 top-20 single "Closing Time".
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- Semisonic
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- Semisonic performing in 2023
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- Semisonic playing onstage
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- Pleasure (1993–1995)
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
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- Trip Shakespeare The Twilight Hours
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- John Munson Jacob Slichter Dan Wilson
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Article
16 sectionsContents
- History
- Formation and debut album
- Breakthrough and international success
- Third album and hiatus
- 2017–2019
- First Avenue
- 2020–present
- Discography
- Studio albums
- Live albums
- EPs
- Singles
- Soundtracks and compilations
- Other projects by members
- References
- External links
Semisonic is an American rock band formed in Minneapolis in 1995, consisting of Dan Wilson (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), John Munson (bass, keyboards, backing vocals, guitar), and Jacob Slichter (drums, percussion, keyboards, backing vocals). They are best known in the U.S. for their 1998 top-20 single "Closing Time".
In 2025, Chad Childers of Loudwire included the band in his list of "10 '90s Post-Grunge Bands That Should Have Been Bigger".
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