we’re not saying that we’re the smartest
guys in the world but our music is good
our music is great distorted guitar
disgruntled lyrics and flannel these
bands exemplified the Seattle sound
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
most influential grunge bands in history
this is part of a series of videos
spanning the decades of alternative rock
music from the 1970s to the 2000s which
includes our lists of the top 10
alternative bands of the 1980s 1990s and
2000’s as well as the top 10 punk bands
and the top 10 grunge bands number 10 l7
with their background as a heavy-metal
act this all-female band from Los
Angeles rocked
even harder than some of their male
counterparts l7 was soon linked to the
grunge movement as a result of their
punk influences and tough attitudes they
earned even more grunge cred with their
breakthrough success bricks are heavy as
the album was produced by Butch Vig the
men behind Nirvana’s Nevermind
number nine The Melvins
while they’re considered more a sludge
metal band The Melvins are the most
commonly cited influence of grunge
rockers everywhere their raw sound and
experimental attitude towards music made
them truly unique and the fact that
they’re still making music serves as a
testament to their talent and
long-standing impact
number eight Sonic Youth
these New Yorkers broaden the definition
of grunge with their do-it-yourself Punk
philosophy and their use of fuzz pedals
and distortion Sonic Youth also changed
the way we thought about the guitar by
playing with tone and unconventional
tunings while they achieved cult status
early on they remain one of alternative
Rock’s most legendary bands
warm song feed me uh number seven bush
they may have originated in Britain but
Bush actually first found success in the
United States after their debut 16 stone
took grunge music to the masses and
nabbed them to top 40 pop hits the band
became one of the most well-known acts
of the 90s alt rock explosion
by the middle of the decade the Brits
darker vibe took them to the top of the
album charts and into our hearts
number six Mudhoney
before Pearl Jam there was mud honey but
before mud honey there was green river
green river innovated with their hard
rock and hardcore punk blend and was the
first band to issue a grunge release the
group’s members splintered off into
other influential bands and Mudhoney
introduced a down-and-dirty sound with
the grunge classic touch me I’m sick
that left an undeniable impression on
later bands
got you man
number five Stone Temple Pilots
despite their San Diego roots STP was
one of grunge’s most successful acts
thanks to their fusion of hard classic
and alternative rock as well as Scott
Weiland’s rich baritone vocal style and
dark lyrics though both their music and
while in singing evolved throughout the
decades the Stone Temple Pilots are
still remembered for their grunge days
and remain highly influential to this
day
number four Alice in Chains Alice in
Chains distinguished themselves with
their striking riffs broody melodies and
layne staley and Jerry Cantrell’s
harmonized vocals
they became one of the big four of
grunge by adding blues and acoustic
touches to their blend of heavy metal
and punk rock indeed they so struck a
chord among the youth that they’ve
continued to find success despite
scalese death
number three Soundgarden black
with their aggressive mix of punk metal
and psychedelic influences Soundgarden
was the first grunge band to land a
major label deal in the late 80s they
broke through to the mainstream with
1994 super unknown once fellow Seattle
lights Nirvana and Pearl Jam paved the
way for the grunge explosion thanks to
their technical prowess willingness to
experiment and the versatility of Chris
Cornell’s vocals Soundgarden took their
place in grunge’s Big Four
number two Pearl Jam with a grunge
lineage consisting of Green River Mother
Love Bone and temple of the dog it’s no
wonder Pearl Jam became one of the
subgenres biggest acts however Pearl Jam
did this via their own merits which
included memorable hooks and courses as
well as socio-politically driven lyrics
they cemented themselves as one of the
big four
thanks to their classic and punk rock
inspired sound as well as Eddie Vedder’s
often imitated but never duplicated
growl decades after Ken’s breakthrough
success Pearl Jam is still enjoying
popularity
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
is so
it’s a
little foggy
when you kill it
did you get their mom and dad went to
show they dropped me off at number one
Nirvana are kickin screams – please
alternative rock and music in general
were never the same after these Seattle
rockers burst onto the scene with smells
like teen spirit
thanks to never mines incomparable
success and their blend of heavy music
with pop tendencies the band brought the
Seattle sound to the masses and became
leaders of grunge is big for in the
process when it’s all said and done no
other musicians spoke to a generation
quite like Nirvana and Kurt Cobain
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite grunge ban for more musical top
10s published every day be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
you
guys in the world but our music is good
our music is great distorted guitar
disgruntled lyrics and flannel these
bands exemplified the Seattle sound
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
most influential grunge bands in history
this is part of a series of videos
spanning the decades of alternative rock
music from the 1970s to the 2000s which
includes our lists of the top 10
alternative bands of the 1980s 1990s and
2000’s as well as the top 10 punk bands
and the top 10 grunge bands number 10 l7
with their background as a heavy-metal
act this all-female band from Los
Angeles rocked
even harder than some of their male
counterparts l7 was soon linked to the
grunge movement as a result of their
punk influences and tough attitudes they
earned even more grunge cred with their
breakthrough success bricks are heavy as
the album was produced by Butch Vig the
men behind Nirvana’s Nevermind
number nine The Melvins
while they’re considered more a sludge
metal band The Melvins are the most
commonly cited influence of grunge
rockers everywhere their raw sound and
experimental attitude towards music made
them truly unique and the fact that
they’re still making music serves as a
testament to their talent and
long-standing impact
number eight Sonic Youth
these New Yorkers broaden the definition
of grunge with their do-it-yourself Punk
philosophy and their use of fuzz pedals
and distortion Sonic Youth also changed
the way we thought about the guitar by
playing with tone and unconventional
tunings while they achieved cult status
early on they remain one of alternative
Rock’s most legendary bands
warm song feed me uh number seven bush
they may have originated in Britain but
Bush actually first found success in the
United States after their debut 16 stone
took grunge music to the masses and
nabbed them to top 40 pop hits the band
became one of the most well-known acts
of the 90s alt rock explosion
by the middle of the decade the Brits
darker vibe took them to the top of the
album charts and into our hearts
number six Mudhoney
before Pearl Jam there was mud honey but
before mud honey there was green river
green river innovated with their hard
rock and hardcore punk blend and was the
first band to issue a grunge release the
group’s members splintered off into
other influential bands and Mudhoney
introduced a down-and-dirty sound with
the grunge classic touch me I’m sick
that left an undeniable impression on
later bands
got you man
number five Stone Temple Pilots
despite their San Diego roots STP was
one of grunge’s most successful acts
thanks to their fusion of hard classic
and alternative rock as well as Scott
Weiland’s rich baritone vocal style and
dark lyrics though both their music and
while in singing evolved throughout the
decades the Stone Temple Pilots are
still remembered for their grunge days
and remain highly influential to this
day
number four Alice in Chains Alice in
Chains distinguished themselves with
their striking riffs broody melodies and
layne staley and Jerry Cantrell’s
harmonized vocals
they became one of the big four of
grunge by adding blues and acoustic
touches to their blend of heavy metal
and punk rock indeed they so struck a
chord among the youth that they’ve
continued to find success despite
scalese death
number three Soundgarden black
with their aggressive mix of punk metal
and psychedelic influences Soundgarden
was the first grunge band to land a
major label deal in the late 80s they
broke through to the mainstream with
1994 super unknown once fellow Seattle
lights Nirvana and Pearl Jam paved the
way for the grunge explosion thanks to
their technical prowess willingness to
experiment and the versatility of Chris
Cornell’s vocals Soundgarden took their
place in grunge’s Big Four
number two Pearl Jam with a grunge
lineage consisting of Green River Mother
Love Bone and temple of the dog it’s no
wonder Pearl Jam became one of the
subgenres biggest acts however Pearl Jam
did this via their own merits which
included memorable hooks and courses as
well as socio-politically driven lyrics
they cemented themselves as one of the
big four
thanks to their classic and punk rock
inspired sound as well as Eddie Vedder’s
often imitated but never duplicated
growl decades after Ken’s breakthrough
success Pearl Jam is still enjoying
popularity
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
is so
it’s a
little foggy
when you kill it
did you get their mom and dad went to
show they dropped me off at number one
Nirvana are kickin screams – please
alternative rock and music in general
were never the same after these Seattle
rockers burst onto the scene with smells
like teen spirit
thanks to never mines incomparable
success and their blend of heavy music
with pop tendencies the band brought the
Seattle sound to the masses and became
leaders of grunge is big for in the
process when it’s all said and done no
other musicians spoke to a generation
quite like Nirvana and Kurt Cobain
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite grunge ban for more musical top
10s published every day be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
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