'90s Grunge

Question 1

This Seattle band’s early work, in particular their single “Touch Me I’m Sick” and Superfuzz Bigmuff EP, were massively influential on the local scene.

Answer 1

Mudhoney

Question 2

This record label achieved fame in the late 1980s for signing Nirvana, Soundgarden and Mudhoney and is often accredited with popularizing grunge music.

Answer 2

Sub Pop

Question 3

This band was very popular in the Seattle music scene from 1987-1990. Their frontman Andrew Wood, however, died before the release of their debut album, ending their chances at success. The band also included eventual Pearl Jam members Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard.

Answer 3

Mother Love Bone

Question 4

This Washington band fronted by Mark Lanegan broke out with the release of their 1992 album Sweet Oblivion, which included the hit single “Nearly Lost You.”

Answer 4

Screaming Trees

Question 5

This grunge supergroup only released one album – 1995’s Above – and featured members of Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam and Screaming Trees.

Answer 5

Mad Season

Question 6

This Washington band, founded by guitarist/vocalist Buzz Osbourne, was a key influence not only in the grudge movement but sludge metal as well.

Answer 6

Melvins

Question 7

This Australian rock band, which has won more ARIA awards than any other artist in history, had a grunge style on their debut album but branched out in other directions on subsequent releases.

Answer 7

Silverchair

Question 8

This band, led by vocalist/guitarist J Mascis, is best known for their distinctive guitar sound that harkens back to classic ’60s/’70s sounds but uses heavy feedback and distortion.

Answer 8

Dinosaur Jr

Question 9

This L.A. band’s debut album Pretty On The Inside was produced by Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon.

Answer 9

Hole

Question 10

This Seattle rock band was the first successful act on Maverick Records and is best known for their self-titled debut album, which includes hit single “Far Behind.”

Answer 10

Candlebox

Question 11

This largely-female L.A. punk band is best known for their single “Pretend We’re Dead.”

Answer 11

L7

Question 12

While this Seattle band never saw commercial success, it pioneered the grunge music genre. Some of its members went on to be in Pearl Jam and Mudhoney.

Answer 12

Green River

Question 13

While not an outright grunge band, this Gibby Haynes-led San Antonio outfit’s unique sound produced a number of grinding, slower-paced songs that could be considered to be a precursor to the genre.

Answer 13

Butthole Surfers

Question 14

This Fort Worth rock act’s debut album – which included hit single “Possum Kingdom” – has been described as “distinctly grunge” and “distinctly Texan.”

Answer 14

The Toadies

Question 15

This Minnesota act is best known for their 1993 Grammy-winning single “Runaway Train.”

Answer 15

Soul Asylum

Question 16

This Roald Dahl-inspired band was fronted by vocalist-guitarists Nina Gordon and Louise Post.

Answer 16

Veruca Salt

Question 17

This Illinois rock band became a duo in 1994 after lineup changes and saw success with their 1996 single “Bound For The Floor.”

Answer 17

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