Historical Artist Profile
Soul Asylum
Biography & Overview
Soul Asylum is an American rock band formed in 1981 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their 1993 hit "Runaway Train" won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. The band was originally called Loud Fast Rules, with a lineup consisting of Dave Pirner, Dan Murphy, Karl Mueller, and Pat Morley. They changed their name to Soul Asylum in 1983.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
2 Charted Tracks
"Runaway Train"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #5
"Misery"
Entered Charts: 1995
Peak: #20
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
6 Charted Tracks
"Runaway Train {1993 -Lease}"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #7
"Black Gold"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #26
"Misery"
Entered Charts: 1995
Peak: #30
"Somebody To Shove"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #32
"Runaway Train"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #37
"Just Like Anyone"
Entered Charts: 1995
Peak: #52