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April 29, 1992 (Miami)

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Wikipedia article






"'April 29, 1992 (Miami)'" is a song written by American ska punk band Sublime in 1996 from their eponymous album 'Sublime'. The song title refers to the date of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, of which news spread throughout the United States following the acquittal of four police officers accused in the videotaped beating of Rodney King.

Background



The official title of the song references the date April 29, 1992; however, the lyric is sung as "April 26, 1992." It has been said this was a mistake, but the take was strong enough the band kept it. Theories have developed about the true integrity of the song's lyrics. The acts of crime including arson, robbery, and vandalism referenced in the lyrics were purportedly committed by Bradley Nowell and other Sublime band members during the 1992 LA riots. The lyrics also offer a justification for the band's participation in the unrest:

Alternate version



After lead singer and guitarist Bradley Nowell's death, the two surviving members of the band released every mix and alternate version that the band had recorded. Along with those recordings, an alternate version of "Miami" was released on their 1997 compilation album 'Second-hand Smoke' titled "April 29, 1992 (Leary)".

Personnel



*Bradley Nowell guitar, vocals

*Eric Wilson bass

*Bud Gaugh percussion

*Marshall Goodman - scratches

*David Kahne piano

References




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