Which band was established first, The Smithereens or The Breeders? 
The Smithereens: The Smithereens are an American rock band from Carteret, New Jersey, United States. The Smithereens:  The group formed in 1980 with members Pat DiNizio (vocals & guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar & vocals), Mike Mesaros (bass guitar & vocals), and Dennis Diken (drums & percussion). The Breeders: The Breeders are an American alternative rock band formed in 1989 by Kim Deal of the Pixies and Tanya Donelly of Throwing Muses.
The Smithereens