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Grunge, the raw and unpolished subgenre that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, originated in the Pacific Northwest, particularly Seattle. Spearheaded by bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, grunge rejected the glitz of mainstream rock in favor of a more authentic and introspective sound. With its distorted guitars, anguished lyrics, and an anti-establishment ethos, grunge became the defining sound of a disenchanted generation. Albums like Nirvana’s “Nevermind” and Pearl Jam’s “Ten” catapulted the genre into the mainstream, challenging the dominance of glam metal and pop on the airwaves. Grunge’s impact extended beyond music, influencing fashion and attitudes, and leaving an enduring legacy that reshaped the trajectory of alternative rock.
Where does this story begin? For most, any awareness of Courtney Love or Hole probably began with Kurt Cobain. Kurt and Courtney, the John and Yoko of the ‘90s, living in the pop culture spotlight – married with child. “Oh, she’s just riding on his fame,” was often heard. Love had founded Hole, along with…
Shinedown craft anthems that hit like a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart—music that lifts you up even when it’s dragging you through the dirt. They’ve never been the cool kids, but that’s part of their appeal.
On this day… U2 performed a three-song set at halftime during the Super Bowl at the Louisianna Super Dome in New Orleans. As they played “Where The Streets Have No Name” the names of the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks In New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania were projected onto a screen behind…
Stone Temple Pilots, or STP, emerged from the alternative rock scene in the early ’90s, and became one of the most successful and polarizing bands.
Artist Bios Stone Temple Pilots Stone Temple Pilots (STP) are an American rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 1989. The band’s classic lineup consisted of Scott Weiland (vocals), brothers Robert DeLeo (bass, backing vocals) and Dean DeLeo (guitar), and Eric Kretz (drums). Emerging during the early ’90s grunge explosion, STP distinguished themselves with…
When Smashing Pumpkins were inducted into Hollywood’s RockWalk guitarist/vocalist Billy Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin (the only two original members still in the band) were on hand for the ’07 ceremony. “I’m so used to bad vibes, people hating our band and throwing things at us,” said Corgan. “So it’s strange to be honored.” Back…
On this day… Pearl Jam play their first show. It’s at the Off-Ramp in Seattle. Here’s how it happened. Guitarist Stone Gossard and bassist Jeff Ament were members of Seattle-based Grunge band Green River during the mid-1980s. In late 1987, Gossard and Ament were in Malfunkshun with vocalist Andrew Wood. They morphed into Mother Love Bone….
Alice In Chains did everything a Grunge group should do. They formed in Seattle, landed a recording contract (Columbia Records), had drug problems, released an Unplugged set (in ’96), had a hit ballad (“No Excuses”) and did a Lollapalooza tour (’93). The band’s first release was the five song EP “We Die Young.” Their third…
Voting is underway for the RockinTown Hall of Fame Class of 2025 to be Announced in December. View the Complete Nominees List & Vote for a Hall of Fame Nominee Alice In Chains did everything a Grunge band should do. They formed in Seattle, landed a recording contract (Columbia Records), had drug problems (singer Layne…
On this day… Pearl Jam’s “Ten” was certified for surpassing 13 million U.S. album sales. “Ten” (named after basketball player Mookie Blaylock’s jersey number) was Pearl Jam’s debut studio album released on August 27th, 1991. It was not an immediate commercial success, but by late 1992, it had reached #2 on the Billboard 200 on the…