Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal ad indie rock, grunge is characterized by heavily distorted guitars and angst-filled lyrics. Grunge became commercially popular in the 1990's due to the release of Nirvana's Nevermind and Pearl Jam's Ten.
Grunge became the most popular form of hard rock in the 90's and still continues to impact modern rock music. However many grunge bands were uncomfortable with this sudden popularity.
Their popularity was mainly due to MTV playing Nirvana songs over an over again. The industry even created a grunge clothing line. Grunge was all about rebelling and being independent, but the clothing lines and MTV were not what grunge bands were looking for. It was in fact against all their ideals.
Grunge became the most popular form of hard rock in the 90's and still continues to impact modern rock music. However many grunge bands were uncomfortable with this sudden popularity.
Their popularity was mainly due to MTV playing Nirvana songs over an over again. The industry even created a grunge clothing line. Grunge was all about rebelling and being independent, but the clothing lines and MTV were not what grunge bands were looking for. It was in fact against all their ideals.
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