Tegan and Sara: Biography

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Formed:

Jan 1, 1998

Genres:

Rock Music, Alternative Rock Music, Punk and Hardcore Rock Music, Adult Alternative

Decades Active:

2000's

Folk-rock duo Tegan Sara first burst onto the Canadian music scene in 1998, when they earned the highest score in history at Calgary's ~"Garage Warz" competition; their quick rise didn't stop, for their melodic acoustics and charming stage personas led to a slew of dates with Sarah McLachlan's ~Lilith Fair that same year and a record deal with Neil Young's Vapor Records in April 2000. Natives of Calgary, these twin sisters transpired their music interests from the likings of their parents. Tegan Sara began playing piano at age eight, and in their teens they were skanking around in their own punk bands. This Business of Art, which was produced by singer/songwriter Hawksley Workman, marked their debut in mid-2000 and summer tour with Neil Young and The Pretenders followed in July. Two years later, Tegan Sara released If It Was You.

- MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide