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The Talking Heads formed after members met at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Throwing Muses started in Newport, Rhode Island and gained recognition in the college music scene.

Other Rhode Island bands mentioned include Belly, The Cowsills, The Low Anthem, and John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band.

Rhode Island has cultivated a well-earned reputation for good food, from fine dining to food trucks. But what about the music scene?

We wondered about bands that got their start in the Ocean State and made it onto the national stage. We found a few with an assist from Andy Smith, who covered Rhode Island’s arts and music scene for 30 years at The Providence Journal. In no particular order, here are a handful of noteworthy names.

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