GRUNGE
Time Frame:
Began in the 80’s, but became widely popularized in the 90’s.
Description:
Grunge music, also called the Seattle Sound, is a genre of alternative rock. It is closely tied to Seattle, where grunge started and most of the grunge bands we know today came from. Grunge has also come to define Generation X. Grunge music is characterized by “dirty” music or songs with strong guitar riffs, distortion, and feedback.
Roots:
The roots of grunge derive from hardcore punk, heavy metal, indie rock, and alternative rock.
Subgenres:
Post Grunge
Influential Artists:
Seattle Bands:
The Melvins
Mudhoney
Nirvana
Pearl Jam
Soundgarden
Green River
Helmet
Silverfish
Tad
Alice in Chains
Temple of the Dog
Screaming Trees
Skin Yard
Other Regions:
Stone Temple Pilots
(STP)
Silverchair
Bush
Babes in Toyland