Yo La Tengo

- Years active: 1984–present
- Yo La Tengo means "I've got it" in Spanish
- Origin: Hoboken, New Jersey
- Label(s): Bar/None Records, City Slang Records, Alias Records, Matador Records

Yo La Tengo are an indie rock band that have released over 15 albums. Although Yo La Tengo has achieved limited mainstream success, the band has become a critical favorite with a devoted fan base.
Formation

Husband and wife duo Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley formed the band in 1984. after going through several other band members they finally settled with lead guitarist Dave Schramm and bass player Mike Lewis for their debut recording. After Schramm and Lewis left the band Stephan Wichnewski joined at bass guitar and Yo La Tengo recorded their second and third albums. On their 1992 album May I Sing with Me, James McNew joined the band at bass and has stayed with them since.
Discography
- 1986: Ride the Tiger
- 1987: New Wave Hot Dogs
- 1989: President Yo La Tengo
- 1990: Fakebook
- 1992: May I Sing with Me
- 1993: Painful
- 1995: Electr-O-Pura
- 1997: I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One
- 2000: And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out
- 2003: Summer Sun
- 2006: I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass
Members
- Georgia Hubley
- Ira Kaplan
- James McNew

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