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Grunge (sometimes referred to as the Seattle sound) is an alternative rock genre and subculture which emerged during the mid-1980s in the U.S. state of Washington, particularly in Seattle and nearby towns. Grunge fuses elements of punk rock and heavy metal. [3]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 11 January 2025. Music genre For the radio format associated with this genre, see Modern rock. Alternative rock Other names Alternative music alt-rock alternative Stylistic origins Punk rock post-punk new wave hardcore punk Cultural origins Late 1970s to early 1980s, United States and United Kingdom ...
Punk was an influence into the 1980s on the subsequent development of other subgenres, including new wave, post-punk and eventually the alternative rock movement. From the 1990s alternative rock began to dominate rock music and break through into the mainstream in the form of grunge, Britpop, and indie rock. [8]
2024 marks 30 years since the release of several iconic '90s grunge rock albums, including Alice in Chains' "Jar of Flies," Soundgarden's "Superunknown," Pearl Jam's "Vitalogy," and Nirvana's ...
Grunge rock was a phenomenon in the early '90s. Canton area bands will play Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden songs at The Auricle.
Post-grunge is an offshoot of grunge that has a less abrasive or intense tone than traditional grunge. Originally, the term was used almost pejoratively to label mid-1990s alternative rock bands such as Bush, Candlebox, Collective Soul, Live, Foo Fighters, and Silverchair, that emulated the original sound of grunge.
Hype! is a documentary directed by Doug Pray about the popularity of grunge rock in the early to mid-1990s United StatesIt incorporates interviews and rare concert footage to trace the development of the grunge scene from its early beginning in neighborhood basements to its emergence as an explosive pop culture phenomenon.
Grunge fashion refers to the clothing, accessories and hairstyles of the grunge music genre. This subculture emerged in mid-1980s Seattle , and had reached wide popularity by the mid 1990s. Grunge fashion is characterized by durable and timeless thrift-store clothing , often worn in a loose, androgynous manner to de-emphasize the silhouette.