The Urban Guerillas
The Urban Guerrillas were a legendary American punk‑alternative rock band from Minneapolis. Active in the early to mid‑1980s, they built a cult following across the Midwest bar scene with high‑energy shows and a defiant DIY spirit. Noted for opening for major acts like U2 and Cyndi Lauper, the band also became known for wildly unconventional live performances that left lasting impressions on audiences and fellow musicians. The Urban Guerrillas are remembered as part of Minneapolis’s vibrant 1980s underground music scene, contributing to the city’s reputation as a fertile ground for punk and alternative acts.
Members
Larry Sahagian — guitar, bass, vocals
David Loy — guitar
Larry Abitz — (role incomplete in source; likely drums/percussion or additional guitar)
The Urban Guerillas
The Urban Guerrillas were a legendary American punk‑alternative rock band from Minneapolis. Active in the early to mid‑1980s, they built a cult following across the Midwest bar scene with high‑energy shows and a defiant DIY spirit. Noted for opening for major acts like U2 and Cyndi Lauper, the band also became known for wildly unconventional live performances that left lasting impressions on audiences and fellow musicians. The Urban Guerrillas are remembered as part of Minneapolis’s vibrant 1980s underground music scene, contributing to the city’s reputation as a fertile ground for punk and alternative acts.
Members
Larry Sahagian — guitar, bass, vocals
David Loy — guitar
Larry Abitz — (role incomplete in source; likely drums/percussion or additional guitar)
