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 exemplifies 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
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 earn 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
you
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 bus 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
number seven the Pixies hey must be a
devil bitch whores in my
without this Boston ban runs as we know
it may never have existed Kurt Cobain
himself admitted that he was attempting
to imitate the Pixies musical style of
radical dynamics in fact this contrast
between quiet and loud soon became one
of alternative rocks most recognizable
features by combining angry vocals with
their indie punk and surf rock
influenced sound The Pixies left such a
mark on music they were prompted to
reunite 11 years after their 1993
breakup out away
yet turned out your way
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 holes
you should come
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
called greed 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
number one nirvana a kid can 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 as 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
you
guys in the world but our music is good
our music is great distorted guitar
disgruntled lyrics and flannel these
bands exemplifies 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
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 earn 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
you
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 bus 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
number seven the Pixies hey must be a
devil bitch whores in my
without this Boston ban runs as we know
it may never have existed Kurt Cobain
himself admitted that he was attempting
to imitate the Pixies musical style of
radical dynamics in fact this contrast
between quiet and loud soon became one
of alternative rocks most recognizable
features by combining angry vocals with
their indie punk and surf rock
influenced sound The Pixies left such a
mark on music they were prompted to
reunite 11 years after their 1993
breakup out away
yet turned out your way
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 holes
you should come
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
called greed 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
number one nirvana a kid can 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 as 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
you
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