Rifle Sport was an American

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band active in the 1980s and 1990s, from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band took its name from an arcade in downtown Minneapolis which was open in the 1940s to 1960s. An unrelated art gallery,

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, also named after the arcade and housed in its old space, established their name after the band. The drummer and vocalist Todd Trainer later joined the

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front man

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's band,

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Rifle Sport was honored with a star on the outside mural of the

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nightclub First Avenue, recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue. Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh. Unlike most of the other stars on the mural, Rifle Sport's is hidden from view, underneath the awning of the door to the 7th Street Entry.

Discography

Studio albums

*'' Voice of Reason'' (

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) (1983) *''White (Made in France)'' (

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(1987) *''Live at the Entry, Dead at the Exit'' (Ruthless) (1989) *'' Primo'' (Big Money-Ruthless) (1991)

Singles and EPs

*"Plan 39/Dub" 7" (Ruthless) (1985) *"Complex EP" (Ruthless) (1985) *"Little Drummer Boy/Shanghaied" 7" (Big Money) (1991)

Compilations

*''Barefoot & Pregnant'' CD v/a compilation (Reflex) (1998) - "Angel Tears", "No Money" *''Kitten: A Compilation'' v/a compilation (Reflex) (1999) - "Keep On Workin'", "Church"

References

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Allmusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ...