Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi: Arena Rock Titans with a Pop Heart Bon Jovi. Formation and Early Days Bon Jovi was formed in Sayreville, New Jersey, in 1983, centered around singer Jon Bon…

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Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath: The Birth of Heavy Metal Darkness Black Sabbath. Origins: From Blues to Doom Black Sabbath formed in Birmingham, England, in 1968, a city known for its post-industrial grit…

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Soundgarden

Soundgarden: Heavy Grunge Architects with a Sonic Roar Soundgarden. Formation and Early Identity Soundgarden was formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1984, and is considered one of the pioneering bands of…

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Red Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funk, Fire, and Californian Soul Red Hot Chili Peppers. Formation and Early Years Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) formed in Los Angeles in 1983, born from…

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R.E.M.

R.E.M.: Poetic Pioneers of Alternative Rock R.E.M.. Formation and Early Identity R.E.M. formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980, becoming a key part of the American underground rock movement. R.E.M.. Founding…

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Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam: Grunge Survivors and Rock Activists Pearl Jam. Formation and Early Days Pearl Jam was formed in Seattle in 1990, following the death of Mother Love Bone’s frontman Andrew…

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Nirvana

Nirvana: The Band That Redefined Rock in the '90s Nirvana. Formation and Early Years Nirvana was formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987, by: Kurt Cobain – Vocals, guitar, songwriting Krist…

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Nazareth

Nazareth: Scotland’s Hard Rock Trailblazers Nazareth. Formation and Early Years Nazareth was formed in 1968 in Dunfermline, Scotland, by musicians from a local semi-pro band called The Shadettes. Nazareth. Original…

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Green Day

Green Day: From Pop-Punk Rebels to Rock Opera Architects Green Day. Formation and Early Days Green Day was formed in 1987 in East Bay, California, originally under the name Sweet…

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Free

Free: Soulful Blues Rockers Behind “All Right Now” Free. Formation and Lineup Free was formed in London in 1968 by four remarkably young but talented musicians: Paul Rodgers – Vocals…

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