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Acetone formed in Los Angeles in 1992, a collaborative core built by Mark Lightcap, Richie Lee, and Steve Hadley. Over the years, the lineup welcomed rotating collaborators, allowing the band to explore wide spaces, quiet intensity, and a blend of slowcore with alternative rock. Though they never achieved major commercial success, Acetone earned strong critical attention and a devoted following through a string of intimate records and ambitious live shows. If you’re looking for an insider’s path into LA’s early-90s alternative scene, Acetone is a key chapter.