Grunge

When faxing those final forms for this trip, I did not realize the amount of teamwork that would go into this experience. The moment that my name was called to the group of Austin and Brooke, before I knew everyone’s name and before we became 90’s Grunge, I understood that teamwork would play a large part in our trip. Thinking back to that week countless examples of teamwork come to mind. Setting up camp required teamwork from everyone, it was impossible for one person alone to put up the tents…

One thing the article lacks is more in depth discussion around grunge music. The section of this book outlines the most important elements of sound for Nirvana’s performance along with detailed descriptions and comparisons of each of their songs in a live performance in 1990. These were both the two sounds Kurt Cobain was responsible for; guitar and vocals. Cobain’s vocal range is discussed in detail with a technical use of language by having ‘ a wide timbral and dynamic range from which to…

Music, Alternative Pop Rock).Due to the grunge-era introduced by Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, many new artists were labeled as alternative so they could enter the popular media (New World Encyclopedia, Alternative Rock). Due to this confusion, alternative music was later defined as from or of punk roots (New World Encyclopedia, Alternative Rock). There is and was some sub genres too. The grunge genre mainly was led by bands such as Nirvana. Grunge had elements like guitar distortion,…

trying to school me on the type of music he likes. These two bands are considered “grunge” and “glam metal”. Personally, I believe Nirvana and Motley Creu are very different. Though they both fall under the rock category of music, as we know all rock music is not made the same. Motley Creu had its “Glam Metal” approach which was fun, entertaining and made for partying. While Nirvana had a more “Alternative” and “Grunge” style of rock, which was generally angst filled and introspective; not as…

Pearl Jam is an alternative rock/grunge band. The band members are Eddie Vedder/lead vocalist, Mike McCready/lead guitar, Stone Gossard/guitar, Jeff Ament/bass, Matt Cameron/drums, Boom Gaspar/piano. Pearl Jam is one of the most famous bands in rock history. Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament were part of the band Green River, who toured in the mid-80’s. They disbanded in 1987 due to friction between fellow bandmates. In 1987 Gossard and Ament later joined the band Malfunkshun with the…

The album posed very many stances on popular matters, making it a ground-breaking album. From Rolling Stones interviews and MTV music videos, Nirvana made their mark by introducing grunge music. Now, today, we have them to thank for the new alternative rock bands who have learned from Kurt Cobain and his band members. Music is not always for background noise. Music has power to bring change and music sends emotion through our souls…

flannel long sleeve shirts, and combat boots. Much of this was influenced by the weather in Seattle that could swing from cold to warm in a short amount of time. Loggers and lumberjacks wore this style as a necessity rather than for fashion. These grunge bands adopted the look. Fans mimicking the look army surplus outlets and thrift stores. Anything they found in thrift stores they would wear never matching. Some of their finds included beanies to wear over dirty hair, cargo pants, vintage…

such as raggedy clothes, held by patches and/or safety pins. Along with this, there were new hairstyles and hair colors introduced, such as the Mohawk, and the Liberty Stripes. This genre was also a branching point for other types of rock such as grunge and…

Doyle, an author of “Aretha Franklin,” says, “Songs like “Respect,” “Chain of Fools” and “Think” became anthems for the civil rights and women’s liberation movements, though Franklin downplays her influence on the latter” (19). Even though she doesn’t consider herself an idol of feminism, it is apparent of her contribution to this ideal and liberation. Symbols are important in this movement because it gives someone to look up to and learn from. Kurt Cobain was a women’s advocate and feminist as…

Alice in Chains, a alternative rock or grunge band founded in the late 80’s. With their Late guitar and singer Layne Staley, Lead guitar Jerry Cantrell, late bass guitar Mike Starr, current bass guitar mike inez, drummer Sean Kinney, and their current rhythm guitar William DuVall. Alice in Chains should be inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame because of their contributions to Rock in roll. Their success as a band. Also Alice in Chains impact on people. The first reason Alice in Chains…