The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins: Dreamscapes of Rage and Beauty The Smashing Pumpkins. Formation and Early Years The Smashing Pumpkins were formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1988 by: Billy Corgan – Lead…
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May 5, 2025
The 1990s ushered in a new era of rock defined by authenticity, angst, and alternative sounds. Grunge exploded from Seattle with bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains, reshaping mainstream rock with raw emotion and heavy riffs. Meanwhile, Radiohead and Smashing Pumpkins pushed boundaries with artful experimentation, while Oasis and Blur fueled the Britpop movement across the Atlantic. Pop-punk gained momentum through Green Day and Blink-182, and nu-metal began its rise with bands like Korn and Deftones. The ’90s rock scene was diverse, emotional, and unafraid to challenge conventions.
The Cranberries
The Cranberries: Ireland’s Melancholic Voice of the ’90s The Cranberries. I. Formation and Early Days The Cranberries formed in Limerick, Ireland, in 1989, initially as a band called The Cranberry…
May 5, 2025
Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains: The Grunge Band with a Metal Heart Alice in Chains. I. Origins and Formation Alice in Chains was formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by: Jerry Cantrell…
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Opeth
Opeth: From Brutal Beginnings to Progressive Mastery Opeth. Formation and Early Vision Opeth was formed in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1990 by David Isberg, but after early lineup changes, Mikael Åkerfeldt…
May 4, 2025
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters: From Grunge Roots to Arena Rock Royalty Foo Fighters. Formation and Origins Foo Fighters was formed in 1994 by Dave Grohl, following the tragic death of Kurt Cobain…
May 4, 2025
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…
May 4, 2025
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…
May 4, 2025
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…
May 4, 2025
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…
May 4, 2025
Porcupine Tree
Porcupine Tree: Modern Architects of Progressive Rock’s Darker Side Porcupine Tree. Formation and Origins Porcupine Tree was formed in 1987 by British musician Steven Wilson as a solo studio project,…
May 2, 2025