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Westerberg's Upbringing
- Paul Westerberg, from South Minneapolis, grew up in an Irish Catholic family.
- His father, a WWII veteran and Cadillac salesman, dreamed of being a golfer.
Early Music Influences
- Westerberg's older siblings influenced his music taste, including witnessing Beatlemania.
- He bought his first guitar from his sister and learned from her musician friends.
Teenage Turmoil and Music
- Westerberg's teenage years were turbulent, marked by early alcohol use and a suicide attempt.
- Music provided solace, and seeing The Faces live was a pivotal moment.