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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.
Nirvana was credited for taking Grunge to the mainstream. They also put a merciful end to “Hair Metal,” which was in a steep decline anyway. Still, the band deserved every accolade it received. But whenever there was a list of great Gunge songs you could bet “Smells Like Teen Spirit” would land at #1 with…
Always feeling an outsider, Kurt Cobain deliberately tried to separate himself, or at the very least be insulate from the rest of the world. He took up drums but his first musical contribution was hauling gear for the Melvins. That gig led to meeting Krist Novoselic. When drummer Dave Grohl joined the band was ready…
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. But Love had founded Hole, along…
Vocalist Scott Weiland met bassist Robert DeLeo at a Black Flag concert in Long Beach, CA. The meeting led to the formation of Mighty Joe Young and Shirley Temple’s Pussy (that was a lawsuit waiting to happen) before becoming Stone Temple Pilots (STP), with Robert’s brother Dean on guitar and drummer Eric Kretz. #10….
Given their fractured beginning, who would have suspected that Pearl Jam would be the last Grunge band standing? Just as Seattle’s Mother Love Bone looked like it was going to be big news, lead singer Andrew Wood overdosed on heroin. Stone Gossard (guitar) and Jeff Ament (bass) pulled themselves from the ruins. They added Mike…
When Art Alexakis left L.A. he moved to his new girlfriend’s hometown, Portland, OR. There the singer/guitarist hooked up with bassist Craig Montoya and drummer Scott Cuthbert. They released an album on a local label. That went nowhere and only served to frustrate Alexakis. Another indie release, on a new label, the EP “World Of…
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…