Hüsker Dü was an influential American rock band that emerged from the hardcore punk scene of the early 1980s. Comprising of members Bob Mould, Grant Hart, and Greg Norton, their music evolved to incorporate elements of power pop, noise rock, and melodic hardcore, pioneering the alternative rock genre. Notable for albums like "Zen Arcade" and "New Day Rising", their work has been lauded for its fusion of raw punk energy with melodic sophistication. Hüsker Dü's impact on the independent music movement and their broader influence on rock music remains significant.