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Hits that took over the '80s thanks to college radio
Before breaking into the mainstream and becoming alternative rock classics, these college radio songs defined the underground sound of the '80s.
In the 1980s, indie rock became a blanket term for bands that went against mainstream rock trends. Indie rock bands emerged from DIY punk scenes, college radio, and independent record labels. It’s no ...
This 80s Alt-Rock Icon Helped Inspire Nu-Metal, but That Connection Led to Some Unpleasant Reactions
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 ...
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The 11 greatest college rock bands of the 1980s – before alternative rock had a name
For many bands on our list the college rock scene was a crucial step on the ladder towards global stardom ...
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 1980s gave rock music room to get bigger, louder, and stranger. Hair metal took over MTV, heavy metal kept expanding, and newer sounds like new wave and alternative rock pushed the genre in fresh ...
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 ...
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