B.A.L.L. (pronounced "ball") were an American

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band from

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, formed in 1987. The band was formed by Don Fleming, Kramer,

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and Jay Spiegel. After releasing 4 LP's (all Produced & Engineered by Kramer for his

Shimmy-Disc Shimmy Disc is a New York City-based independent record label founded in 1987 by Mark Kramer. Before it was sold to the Knitting Factory, artists like Bongwater, Daniel Johnston, Fly Ashtray, Galaxie 500, King Missile, Boredoms, Ruins, Ween, Gwar, ...

label) and touring the US and Europe extensively with bands such as

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and

Teenage Fanclub Teenage Fanclub are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in Bellshill near Glasgow in 1989. The group were founded by Norman Blake (vocals, guitar), Raymond McGinley (vocals, lead guitar) and Gerard Love (vocals, bass), all of whom shared ...

, the band disintegrated in 1990, its members pursuing separate projects.

Discography

Studio albums *''

Period (Another American Lie) ''Period (Another American Lie)'' is the debut studio album by B.A.L.L., released in 1987 by Shimmy Disc. Track listing Personnel Adapted from the ''Period (Another American Lie)'' liner notes. ;B.A.L.L. * Don Fleming – vocals, g ...

'' (

Shimmy Disc Shimmy Disc is a New York City-based independent record label founded in 1987 by Mark Kramer. Before it was sold to the Knitting Factory, artists like Bongwater, Daniel Johnston, Fly Ashtray, Galaxie 500, King Missile, Boredoms, Ruins, Ween, Gwar ...

, 1987) *''

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'' (Shimmy Disc, 1988) *''

Trouble Doll (The Disappointing 3rd LP) ''Trouble Doll (The Disappointing 3rd LP)'' is the third album by B.A.L.L., released in 1989 through Shimmy Disc. The first half is a studio album that contains new material, while the second half contain a live performance recorded at CBGB in Ne ...

'' (Shimmy Disc, 1989) *'' B.A.L.L. Four: Hardball'' (Shimmy Disc, 1990) Compilations *''

Bird/Period B.A.L.L. (pronounced "ball") were an American alternative rock band from New York City, formed in 1987. The band was formed by Don Fleming, Kramer, David Licht and Jay Spiegel. After releasing 4 LP's (all Produced & Engineered by Kramer for ...

'' (Shimmy Disc, 1989)

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* {{Authority control Alternative rock groups from New York (state) Musical groups established in 1987 Musical groups disestablished in 1990 Musical groups from New York City Shimmy Disc artists 1987 establishments in New York City