The 90s alternative movement wouldn't have been what it was without the influence of these defining 80s indie rock bands.

Before breaking into the mainstream and becoming alternative rock classics, these college radio songs defined the underground sound of the '80s.

From humble beginnings as a Boston punk band in the mid-1980s to becoming college radio mainstays, The Lemonheads have left a lasting impact on alternative rock. With their major label debut, 1992's ...

For many bands on our list the college rock scene was a crucial step on the ladder towards global stardom ...

One really big inspiration for nu-metal, and bands like Korn and Limp Bizkit, was 80s alt-rock legends Faith No More. But frontman Mike Patton apparently hated being teased about this. Originally ...

40 Years Ago Today, This '80s Alt Rock Legend Survived Harrowing Near-Death Experience originally appeared on Parade. August 10, 1985, started as just another day of competitive sailing for Simon Le ...

Alternative rock was more or less established in the 1980s, but the groundwork was laid long before that. Rockers had long been going against the grain, turning their backs on what their peers were ...

The term “alternative rock” evokes an interesting image. At first thought, one may picture emo teenagers or long-haired rock stars smashing guitars. Yet the alternative rock genre is a far cry from ...