Biography
Based in Watkinsville, Athens, Georgia, USA, Magnapop's original line-up comprised Ruthie Morris (b. Florida, USA; guitar), Shannon Mulvaney (bass), David McNair (drums) and Linda Hopper (vocals). Hopper had originally met Michael Stipe (R.E.M.) at art college in the early 80s, where he persuaded her to form a band with his sister (also called Linda), who were titled Oh OK. They lasted three years and briefly included McNair on drums. Mutual friends introduced her to Morris in Atlanta, and they started to write songs together in...
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