The Badlees
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The Badlees are an American roots rock band from Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, formed in 1990. After releasing several independent recordings, the group achieved widespread recognition with their 1995 album River Songs. The band recorded a subsequent album in 1998, but faced setbacks when their label, Polydor/Atlas, was acquired by the Seagram Corporation. The acquisition disrupted the album's release schedule and ultimately resulted in the Badlees' departure from the roster.