Pavement officially formed in Stockton, California, in January 1989 as a studio project of guitarists and vocalists
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Pavement is credited for defining the modern "indie" sound and was a large presence in 1990s "slacker culture". Malkmus' humorous and often cryptic lyrical themes were a key factor in gaining their cult followin… See more

Early in their career, Pavement were influenced by the Fall. Influences cited by Kannberg include the Replacements and Swell Maps.
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In 2002, Slow Century, a documentary by Lance Bangs coupled with all of the band's music videos, was released as a 2 DVD set. Included was extensive footage, both professionally shot and taped by fans on camcorder… See more