Iconic ’90s indie rockers Pavement to reunite

Band broke up in 2000 and is only getting back together to tour

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Several of the members of Pavement have released solo material, most notably its lead singer and songwriter, Stephen Malkmus.

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updated 1:19 p.m. ET Sept. 17, 2009

NEW YORK - Pavement, one of the most influential indie rock bands of the ‘90s, will reunite.

The band’s label, Matador Records, announced the reunion Thursday, confirming long-rumored plans. Pavement will reconvene for a tour — and only a tour — to begin Sept. 21, 2010, at Rumsey Playfield in New York’s Central Park.

Though not hugely commercially successful, the California-based band is widely credited for its influential low-fidelity sound and ramshackle artistry.

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Pavement broke up in 2000. Several of its members have since released solo material, most notably its lead singer and songwriter, Stephen Malkmus.

No other dates have been announced.