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Vampire Weekend is an indie rock band from New York City known for their unique blend of pop, worldbeat, and baroque influences. With clever lyrics and vibrant melodies, they’ve become one of the most distinctive acts in modern alternative music.
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Vampire Weekend’s debut album was partly recorded in the dorms and basements of Columbia University, where the band members met as students before graduating in the mid‑2000s.
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Q:When and where was Vampire Weekend formed?
A:The band formed in 2006 at Columbia University in New York City.
Vampire Weekend began as a student project among Columbia undergraduates who shared an interest in indie rock, post-punk, and African-inspired pop, quickly gaining attention from the New York music scene.
Q:Who are the founding members of Vampire Weekend?
A:Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmanglij, Chris Baio, and Chris Tomson founded the band.
Each founding member contributed distinct musical backgrounds and skills, blending global influences and collegiate intellect that became Vampire Weekend’s defining characteristic in their early years.
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